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KY15 LYV

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

162,221 mi
Last recorded162,221 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY15 LYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 162,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 137,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 137,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 116,988 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 116,966 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 107,542 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 107,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 98,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 98,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 84,780 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2021 68,980 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 68,943 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 56,485 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 56,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 42,176 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 32,482 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and cracking between treads

Fail 16 Aug 2018 32,475 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and cracking between treads

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

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 LYV 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 58.8%.

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

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