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KY15 EKB

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,109 mi
Last recorded102,109 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY15 EKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 102,109 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 102,109 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not releasing correctly (1.1.6 (d))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 92,823 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 83,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated foot lever sticking on return (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 74,745 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bold on edges 245/40/R18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 74,731 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres 265/35/R18 97Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bold on edges 245/40/R18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 67,876 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 60,154 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 53,641 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 45,291 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 34,129 miles

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

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 EKB is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EKB, 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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KY15 EKB is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 August 2015.

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