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LR15 MKU

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,577 mi
Last recorded138,577 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR15 MKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 138,577 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 138,570 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 222,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Tpms light on

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 136,570 miles

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant , poss water pump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked, (3.2 (a) (i))

Front dash, air bag message on,

Front factory fitted engine and floor trims /covers

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on inner edge, perished, on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, low on inner edges, on 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides, flickering, (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 May 2022 126,959 miles

Front factory fitted engine and floor trims/covers,

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both sides, outer units flickering, (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2022 126,952 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault dash (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp lens seriously defective missing, (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Front factory fitted engine and floor trims/covers,

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 120,202 miles

Front factory fitted engine and floor covers

Pass 22 Jul 2019 118,277 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 116,244 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 71,331 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,113 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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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LR15 MKU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LR15 MKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR15 MKU registered?

LR15 MKU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 March 2015.

Is LR15 MKU safe to buy?

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