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R55 BCY

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,011 mi
Last recorded49,011 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 BCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 49,011 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 49,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 47,277 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 44,387 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 44,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower, trailing arm (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 39,547 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 32,263 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 25,595 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 19,413 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 14,629 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 11,464 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 11,464 miles

Undertray likely to become detached Undetray loose - tightened fixings (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

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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R55 BCY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R55 BCY, 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 R55 BCY registered?

R55 BCY is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 September 2015.

Is R55 BCY safe to buy?

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