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KV15 JWY

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,495 mi
Last recorded195,495 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV15 JWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 195,495 miles

Underbody corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2025 186,258 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 163,938 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 151,735 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 151,726 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 131,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread multiple crakes (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 131,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread multiple crakes (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 110,521 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 110,349 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 91,255 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 71,718 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 49,377 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 49,360 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 40,749 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 30,739 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 27,302 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 12,953 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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KV15 JWY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KV15 JWY, 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 KV15 JWY registered?

KV15 JWY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 March 2015.

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