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R12 EPH

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

414,278 mi
Last recorded414,278 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 EPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 414,278 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2026 412,451 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2025 388,777 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 363,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 329,838 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 283,014 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Under trays coated in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 282,982 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both jets too low (3.5 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Remove phone mount from swept area of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Cut in wall - although not reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under trays coated in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 240,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush all cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush all cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 240,542 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the sidewall tyre damaged in multiple places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush all cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush all cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 210,309 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2020 210,309 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 170,038 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 170,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple holes around the inside edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 169,375 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 153,202 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 102,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 53,028 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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R12 EPH is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R12 EPH, 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 R12 EPH registered?

R12 EPH is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 April 2015.

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