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JO54 LAU

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,387 mi
Last recorded65,387 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO54 LAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 65,387 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 61,318 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 61,104 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 54,209 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 54,199 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 45,944 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheels been repaired (welded) inner rim

Pass 3 May 2022 37,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively slow to release (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 37,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively slow to release (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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JO54 LAU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 61,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JO54 LAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JO54 LAU registered?

JO54 LAU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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