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SH56 DAB

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,201 mi
Last recorded189,201 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 DAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 189,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 176,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Sep 2024 165,866 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 145,566 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Pass 16 Jun 2022 134,415 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 134,412 miles

Offside Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 127,706 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 127,702 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 May 2020 73,206 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,466 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 61,333 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,337 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 38,610 miles

brake pad warning indicated

nearside front tyre in poor condition

offside front inner brake pad worn low and requires attention

offside front tyre has deep cut to sidewall

Fail 22 Jun 2016 38,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

brake pad warning indicated

nearside front tyre in poor condition

nearside rear tyre at legal limit and requires attention

offside front inner brake pad worn low and requires attention

offside front tyre has deep cut to sidewall

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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SH56 DAB is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SH56 DAB, 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 SH56 DAB registered?

SH56 DAB is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 June 2015.

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The MOT history for SH56 DAB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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