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S5 FOE

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

245,141 mi
Last recorded245,141 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 FOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 245,141 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2025 239,581 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 236,543 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 236,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 220,792 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 177,422 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 165,373 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 163,125 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 128,874 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 84,226 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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S5 FOE is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 S5 FOE, 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 S5 FOE registered?

S5 FOE is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 November 2015.

Is S5 FOE safe to buy?

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