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SIL 3043

2015 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,114 mi
Last recorded105,114 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz E61,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 3043
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 105,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit of 1.6mm , 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 104,765 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At legal limit of 1.6mm , 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 95,484 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn smooth on edges. 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount from centre of windscreen.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear connection with flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 95,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn smooth on edges. 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone mount from centre of windscreen.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear connection with flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2024 85,070 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 74,823 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 74,642 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2022 66,183 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 56,339 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper spring clip missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 56,338 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper spring clip missing

Pass 8 Jan 2020 49,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 37,769 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 27,412 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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SIL 3043 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc 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 SIL 3043, 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 SIL 3043 registered?

SIL 3043 is a 2015 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 January 2015.

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