2015 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · ME51 ALV
2015 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2015. Recorded mileage 50,127 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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ME51 ALV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2026
- 50,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ME51 ALV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Mercedes-Benz E (ME51 ALV) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
ME51 ALV Mileage History
- 27/07/202446,947 mi
- 03/08/202446,949 mi+2 mi
- 12/07/202549,337 mi+2,388 mi
- 12/07/202549,337 mi
- 25/07/202650,127 mi+790 mi
Average of roughly 1,595 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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