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P26 BBS

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,723 mi
Last recorded93,723 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 BBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 93,723 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2025 91,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 64,924 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 64,924 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement Parking brake lever seized. (1.1.15 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Fouling suspension upright. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 85,146 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 May 2024 63,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 80,335 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 80,335 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 80,331 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 76,636 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 60,080 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 57,897 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 54,935 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 56,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 10 May 2021 51,065 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 50,610 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 49,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 41,810 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 May 2019 45,678 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 31,495 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 29,635 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 40,494 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 21,094 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 36,771 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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P26 BBS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P26 BBS, 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 P26 BBS registered?

P26 BBS is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 May 2015.

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