2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · 81,303 MOT tests
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliability
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Classs fail 18.9% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 24 E-Class years (81,303 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz E-Classs: 21%)
- 18.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz E-Classs: 21%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 74,736
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 81,303
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 32% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.4% of tests fail here (26% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.4%
- Brakes4.2%
- Suspension3.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.1%
- Lights and electrics2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.9%
- Wheels0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.18%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.91%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.63%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.6%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.36%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.95%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.36%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.33%) · Wheel bearing slight play (3.4%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.33%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.04%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz E-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reliable?
2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Classs fail 18.9% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 24 E-Class years (81,303 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.18% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.91% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (1.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class shows 74,736 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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