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LP15 FTX

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,318 mi
Last recorded111,318 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP15 FTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 111,318 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and scored / worn

n/s/r suspension coil spring excessively corroded and weakened

o/s/r suspension coil spring excessively corroded and weakened

Pass 6 Feb 2025 104,253 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 104,253 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Play detected at n/s/f wheel bearing

Service light staying on

Windscreen wipers worn / smearing screen

n/s/f lower suspension arm (forward) - bushes worn and split

o/s/f lower suspension arm (forward) - bushes worn and split

Pass 31 Jan 2024 95,179 miles

Knocking noise from n/s/f suspension components

Fail 30 Jan 2024 95,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Knocking noise from n/s/f suspension components

service light staying on

Pass 27 Jan 2023 87,138 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 87,138 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

n/s/r track-control arm - bushes perished and split (play detected)

o/s/r track-control arm - bushes perished and split (play detected)

Pass 2 Feb 2022 81,159 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 70,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer and inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge on outer face. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 70,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer and inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge on outer face. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 51,394 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 28,852 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 28,825 miles

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

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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LP15 FTX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Grey 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 LP15 FTX, 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 LP15 FTX registered?

LP15 FTX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 May 2015.

Is LP15 FTX safe to buy?

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