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L31 VET

2015 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,410 mi
Last recorded43,410 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 VET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 43,410 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 42,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 40,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged BOTH FRONT FEATHERING ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged BOTH REAR FEATHERING ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 36,475 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 32,117 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 28,258 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 26 May 2021 28,258 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2020 25,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 20,549 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 20,066 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine covers and undertray's fitted obscuring some components

o/s/r handbrake is slightly sticking

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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L31 VET is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L31 VET, 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 L31 VET registered?

L31 VET is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 December 2015.

Is L31 VET safe to buy?

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