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199 PH

2009 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests36 (31 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.1%

Mileage

130,351 mi
Last recorded130,351 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz E82,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration199 PH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

31 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 130,351 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 64,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 125,274 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 63,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 120,660 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 62,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 62,580 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 116,752 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 116,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 61,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 111,078 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 59,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 59,764 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Shoulder and full circumference. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Shoulder and full circumference. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 108,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 58,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 98,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 55,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to Catalyser (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 90,456 miles

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

under shields fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2017 53,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 82,959 miles

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

under shields fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,054 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 51,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 74,251 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 48,943 miles

Nearside Front ABS wire not clipped on stub axle. Rectified

Offside Front ABS wire not clipped on stub axle. Rectified.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,155 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 46,893 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,193 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 42,388 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,883 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 40,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,352 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,421 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 23 Jan 2009 31,648 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 28,973 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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199 PH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 199 PH, 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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199 PH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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