CarVerify

Free Car Check

1295 BB

2009 Mercedes-benz E

Brown Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,033 mi
Last recorded69,033 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz E82,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration1295 BB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 69,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 69,032 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 68,018 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 109,466 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 66,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 66,579 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 107,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 107,146 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 65,345 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 65,344 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 62,386 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 61,518 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 61,516 miles

Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 60,240 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 58,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 55,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 55,768 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 49,665 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 43,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 35,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 28,193 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 20,293 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
Full Mercedes-benz E reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

1295 BB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E in Brown with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 82,524 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 1295 BB, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1295 BB?

You can check the full history of 1295 BB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 1295 BB registered?

1295 BB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is 1295 BB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1295 BB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1295 BB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 1295 BB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.