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KW15 GKU

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,031 mi
Last recorded80,031 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW15 GKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 80,031 miles

Offside Front o/s door mirror slight damage

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 79,904 miles

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

Offside Front o/s door mirror slight damage

Pass 29 Oct 2024 77,017 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 77,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 73,739 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 66,559 miles

Front 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))

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2022 66,559 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front 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))

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2021 58,928 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 51,958 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 51,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 39,951 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 39,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 31,067 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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KW15 GKU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KW15 GKU, 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 KW15 GKU registered?

KW15 GKU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 June 2015.

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