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PS 3898

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,017 mi
Last recorded87,017 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS 3898
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 87,017 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp is slightly damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2025 79,944 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 72,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 72,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 65,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp damage

Pass 23 Mar 2022 59,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 53,062 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 49,859 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 41,821 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 30,755 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 30,563 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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PS 3898 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PS 3898, 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 PS 3898 registered?

PS 3898 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 April 2015.

Is PS 3898 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PS 3898 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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