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R12 FWD

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,213 mi
Last recorded131,213 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 131,213 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 131,184 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL DAMAGE (no cords exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 121,911 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A @ 10mm limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 121,911 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm.

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A @ 10mm limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 91,618 miles

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

parking brake on warning device not working

Fail 2 Feb 2018 91,618 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

parking brake on warning device not working

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 FWD is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

R12 FWD is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 February 2015.

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