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R1 EDU

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,987 mi
Last recorded142,987 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 EDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 142,987 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 126,993 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 108,783 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 May 2023 91,192 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 69,699 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 69,175 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 56,987 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 50,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 45,781 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 38,768 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 38,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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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R1 EDU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R1 EDU, 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 R1 EDU registered?

R1 EDU is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 June 2015.

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