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RIJ 8868

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,283 mi
Last recorded102,283 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIJ 8868
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 102,283 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 94,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 87,305 miles

Both front anti-roll bar linkage (bottom) ball joint boots perished.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 87,305 miles

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

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

Both front anti-roll bar linkage (bottom) ball joint boots perished.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 79,107 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever sticking on release (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 69,455 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 69,454 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 60,494 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 53,849 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged nearside rear tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 53,849 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear tyre inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged nearside rear tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 38,797 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 38,797 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 20,446 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 20,426 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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RIJ 8868 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RIJ 8868, 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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RIJ 8868 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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