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KY15 BBJ

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,480 mi
Last recorded59,480 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY15 BBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 59,480 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very very close. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 59,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very very close. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 54,672 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge may need tracking

Pass 10 Nov 2023 50,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively LIPPPED (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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 50,855 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative LAMP ON DASH. (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively LIPPPED (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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 45,669 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 45,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 40,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 35,029 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 25,782 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 25,270 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 19,897 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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KY15 BBJ is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY15 BBJ, 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 KY15 BBJ registered?

KY15 BBJ is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 March 2015.

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