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R23 NSM

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,749 mi
Last recorded97,749 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 NSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 97,749 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 94,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer smooth and inner has signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner has signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake very slow to release

Fail 16 Jun 2025 94,384 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer smooth and inner has signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner has signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake very slow to release

Pass 20 Jun 2024 91,642 miles

no emissions detected at time of test

Fail 14 Jun 2024 91,642 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

no emissions detected at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2023 89,051 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 86,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2022 86,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2021 80,008 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 79,272 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2020 72,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 51,554 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,292 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,317 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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R23 NSM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R23 NSM, 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 R23 NSM registered?

R23 NSM is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 September 2015.

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