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OU15 SWX

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Black Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,030 mi
Last recorded188,030 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU15 SWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 188,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S&O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S&O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 186,545 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn unevenly, tread depth low on edges

Fail 25 May 2023 186,544 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn unevenly, tread depth low on edges

Pass 19 May 2022 161,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall starting to split, tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated pedal slow to release (1.1.6 (d))

nearside number plate lamp dim

nearside rear wheel inner rim repaired

Pass 13 May 2021 133,453 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall and outside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 108,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2020 108,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 80,534 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 63,541 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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OU15 SWX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OU15 SWX, 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 OU15 SWX registered?

OU15 SWX is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 March 2015.

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