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2906 HV

2009 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

239,894 mi
Last recorded239,894 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz E82,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2906 HV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 239,894 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 239,894 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 234,438 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 225,564 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror indicator lens damage

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))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 225,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front mirror indicator lens damage

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 217,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside side repeater has damage to lens

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 206,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 206,203 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 196,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 185,072 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer jet need replacing

Pass 2 Nov 2018 171,164 miles

Nearside Front wearing on edge & has slight damage to outer side wall

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

Offside Front wearing on edge & has slight damage to outer side wall

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 161,342 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 158,385 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 153,407 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre

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

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 153,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in Tyre

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 141,480 miles

Front tyres have minor cuts on inner sidewalls

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2014 116,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside front windscreen cracked by the piller but not effecting drivers view

Pass 20 Feb 2014 158,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Oct 2013 90,347 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 73,702 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,666 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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2906 HV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 2906 HV, 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 2906 HV registered?

2906 HV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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