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R16 KCN

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,748 mi
Last recorded67,748 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 KCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 67,748 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 56,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 44,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35 R19 91Y XL Firestone (Bald on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35 R19 91Y XL Firestone (Bald on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 39,217 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 33,723 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 27,152 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 27,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 26,430 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 25,328 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 21,008 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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R16 KCN is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R16 KCN, 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 R16 KCN registered?

R16 KCN is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 9 November 2015.

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