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2015 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · 2531 CD

2531 CD

2015 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 63,452 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ E
Year / Origin
2015
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 11 Oct 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
63,452 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.1L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 11 Oct 2023
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2015
Engine
2143cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This 2015 Mercedes-Benz E-Class presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 28 July 2025 at 75,238 miles passing cleanly with no defects recorded. The vehicle has consistently passed its annual tests without any advisories or failures noted in the recorded history, indicating that core mechanical and structural systems have remained within acceptable tolerances throughout its recent service life. The failed test on 18 December 2024 at 72,564 miles shows no defects listed, suggesting it was likely a same-day retest following a minor rectification, and the subsequent pass the following day confirms the issue was resolved promptly. The mileage accumulation is steady and unremarkable for an eleven-year-old vehicle. Between October 2022 and September 2023, the car covered roughly 4,500 miles, and a similar pace continued through to the December 2024 test at 72,565 miles. The most recent interval from December 2024 to July 2025 shows approximately 2,673 miles added over seven months, which is consistent with the overall annual average of around 6,840 miles. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in usage that would suggest prolonged standing or unusually hard use. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection focused on typical wear points for this model and mileage. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers merit close examination, as these components degrade with age regardless of mileage. Brake discs and pads should be measured for remaining life, and calipers checked for any sign of binding. The exhaust system, including mountings and catalytic converter condition, warrants inspection, as does the underbody and sill structure for corrosion. Tyre age and tread depth should be verified, since rubber deteriorates over time even with adequate tread remaining. The clean MOT history is encouraging, but it does not replace a hands-on assessment of these mechanical and structural components.
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2531 CD Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2022
  • 63,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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2531 CD MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2015 Mercedes-Benz E (2531 CD) between October 2022 and October 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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