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R10 RFA

2015 Mercedes-benz E

White Electric diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

86,674 mi
Last recorded86,674 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 RFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 86,674 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 96,466 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 96,446 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 85,880 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 85,855 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Feb 2025 85,855 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 93,263 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 84,715 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 89,540 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 83,345 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 87,907 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 82,143 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 85,705 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 79,446 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 81,503 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 81,503 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2020 71,420 miles

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

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

N/S/R Tyre approx. 2.00 mm @ lowest point & nail in tread

O/S/R Tyre approx. 2.00 mm @ lowest point

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 72,797 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 72,797 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 22,513 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 63,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 16,111 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 52,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 45,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,274 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 34,167 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 21,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 21,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R10 RFA is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in White with a 2,143cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 R10 RFA, 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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R10 RFA is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 January 2015.

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