CarVerify

Free Car Check

RCS 50X

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

139,880 mi
Last recorded139,880 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCS 50X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 139,880 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2026 139,878 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested n/s/r outer brake pad. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 134,609 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 160,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r bumper bracket corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 124,230 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 124,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 154,215 miles

n/s/r bumper bracket corroded.

slight play track rod inner joint o/s/f.

Pass 4 Jul 2023 112,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits along inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits along inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 146,251 miles

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

Offside Front steering arm has play

Pass 4 Jul 2022 100,983 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 100,948 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 100,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 137,894 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 83,797 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 130,564 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 72,970 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 23 Mar 2020 124,628 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 56,313 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 113,637 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 113,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 105,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,369 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges due to under inflation

Offside Front tyre worn on edges due to under inflation

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,501 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 86,131 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 86,129 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint FRONT LOWER ARM (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,844 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing heavy on the inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing heavy on the inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,927 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 56,539 miles

Nearside rear silencer inlet-pipe bracket fractured

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint

Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,191 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 51,690 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,627 miles

Play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,290 miles

Rear tyres inner edges worn and inner sidewall splits apparant when laden

Unable to inspect some of underside due to panelling

V. slight play- front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Mercedes-benz E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RCS 50X is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 61,194 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RCS 50X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RCS 50X?

You can check the full history of RCS 50X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RCS 50X registered?

RCS 50X is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 March 2015.

Is RCS 50X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCS 50X shows 33 tests with a 84.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RCS 50X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RCS 50X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.