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166D719

2009 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,941 mi
Last recorded89,941 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz E82,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration166D719
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 89,941 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 87,925 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 May 2024 87,925 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2023 85,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 80,573 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 75,713 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 72,230 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 May 2020 71,968 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 67,022 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 60,314 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2017 55,024 miles

both front brake discs lip & worn

Fail 20 May 2017 54,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs lip & worn

Pass 24 May 2016 49,907 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 49,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,251 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,655 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 18,700 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 16,065 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
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166D719 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,148cc 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 166D719, 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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What year was 166D719 registered?

166D719 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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