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SHY 438

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,089 mi
Last recorded47,089 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHY 438
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 47,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel rim has a welded repair.

Fail 20 Nov 2025 47,050 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel rim has weld repair

Pass 29 Nov 2024 45,078 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 43,511 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 36,108 miles

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

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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SHY 438 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Red. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SHY 438, 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

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What year was SHY 438 registered?

SHY 438 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is SHY 438 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHY 438 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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