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MK15 VSV

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,874 mi
Last recorded87,874 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK15 VSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 87,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 87,723 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 76,983 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 76,832 miles

Front Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever does not stay on (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 67,009 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 67,009 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 58,432 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rears sound rough when turning suspect internal shoes at fault

Pass 27 Sep 2021 47,574 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 38,559 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 38,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn on their inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 28,192 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 21,127 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 12 Feb 2018 18,431 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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MK15 VSV is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK15 VSV, 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 MK15 VSV registered?

MK15 VSV is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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