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MA04 BAR

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,761 mi
Last recorded66,761 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 BAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 66,761 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Pedal not releasing (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 66,761 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Pedal not releasing (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 61,201 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 61,201 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 53,393 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 48,237 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 48,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 43,323 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 38,730 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 33,806 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 25,782 miles

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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MA04 BAR is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Blue 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 MA04 BAR, 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 MA04 BAR registered?

MA04 BAR is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 23 September 2015.

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