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K555 BYR

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,166 mi
Last recorded83,166 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 BYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 83,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 82,955 miles

Emissions unable to be completed insecure exhaust system /detached (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear box detached from main exhaust line (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 77,652 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 64,500 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 58,236 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 53,012 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 46,695 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,765 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 37,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 30,995 miles

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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K555 BYR is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K555 BYR, 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 K555 BYR registered?

K555 BYR is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 June 2015.

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