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RV15 VFB

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,222 mi
Last recorded147,222 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV15 VFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 147,222 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 142,206 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 129,233 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 127,858 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 127,856 miles

Nearside Rear Outer All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 107,687 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 107,687 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working n/s/r outer sidelight inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 94,521 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 94,520 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + nail in tred (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 87,703 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm limit. Att soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2020 87,703 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm limit. Att soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,199 miles

Engine covers, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Minor movement in front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Apr 2018 48,663 miles

Offside 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
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RV15 VFB is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RV15 VFB, 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 RV15 VFB registered?

RV15 VFB is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 April 2015.

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