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K29 VAS

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,658 mi
Last recorded90,658 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK29 VAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 90,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 78,447 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 71,132 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/18 97 Y Goodyear Eagle F1 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35/18 97 Y Goodyear Eagle F1 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 59,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 59,676 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 49,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advised worn inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides unable to see fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 41,653 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 32,812 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

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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K29 VAS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K29 VAS, 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 K29 VAS registered?

K29 VAS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 November 2015.

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