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LV05 RAT

2015 Mercedes-benz E

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,191 mi
Last recorded133,191 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 RAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 133,191 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop link dust covers split.

Front diagonal lower arm bushes worn no excessive movement.

Slight play in N/S/F hub

Pass 6 Nov 2024 122,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 122,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 110,449 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seat back release handle is broken but release cable works as intended and does release the seat

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 110,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. tilt not working (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and camera ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 98,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 86,340 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 72,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 27 Sep 2019 56,392 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,695 miles

Front 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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LV05 RAT 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 80%.

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 LV05 RAT, 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 LV05 RAT registered?

LV05 RAT is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 September 2015.

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