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PL04 SBY

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,193 mi
Last recorded116,193 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 SBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 116,193 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 109,593 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 109,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to secondary rubber on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 104,671 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 101,447 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 95,089 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 95,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 89,732 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 89,731 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 80,355 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 68,792 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 65,607 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 65,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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PL04 SBY 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 PL04 SBY, 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 PL04 SBY registered?

PL04 SBY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 21 January 2015.

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