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1638 R

2009 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

240,308 mi
Last recorded240,308 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz E82,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1638 R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 240,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 229,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has also been run on flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 217,798 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 217,632 miles

Offside Front Brake valve leaking abs pump leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2022 202,888 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 187,657 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel welded inside edge

Pass 14 Aug 2020 173,209 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 149,427 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel repaired with weld

Fail 29 Mar 2019 149,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel repaired with weld

Pass 22 Mar 2018 129,439 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 109,802 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 90,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 90,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 50,815 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 50,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,538 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres splitting around circuference inner sdewalls

cut n/s/r inner sidewall

deep damage n/s/f outer tyre sidewall

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
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1638 R is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 1638 R, 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.

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1638 R is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is 1638 R safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1638 R shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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