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KV15 KAJ

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

250,393 mi
Last recorded250,393 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 250,393 miles

Both rear number plate lamps dim

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 250,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Both rear number plate lamps dim

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 237,193 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 237,193 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 227,386 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 227,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 194,354 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 194,347 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 174,784 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 174,681 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 152,188 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 152,187 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 128,556 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 128,430 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 123,537 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 96,190 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 81,907 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 30,531 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 30,455 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 27,124 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

undertrays fitted

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 KAJ is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KAJ, 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 KAJ registered?

KV15 KAJ is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 6 March 2015.

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