2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT pass rate and common faults

21,171 MOT tests in 2024. 78.3% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time78.3%
Failed or needed repairs21.7%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 21,171 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    883 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    734 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.8%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.3%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    317 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    324 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres10.7%
  2. Brakes6.6%
  3. Suspension5.8%
  4. Lights & electrics3.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  7. Wheels1.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play4.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

In 2024, 78.3% of 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars passed their MOT first time, across 21,171 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).