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3812 PG

2009 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,963 mi
Last recorded116,963 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz E82,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3812 PG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 116,963 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

belly pan, inner wheel arch linings fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2025 115,397 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 115,371 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Park brake has just passed test

Pass 22 Jan 2024 114,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 113,177 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 112,019 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 110,230 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 110,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 107,942 miles

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

belly pans fitted so cant see full extent of oil leak

n/s parking brake low

Pass 9 Jul 2018 104,858 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 104,858 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 101,436 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,064 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 95,187 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 90,594 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread deep enough to reach cord/ply but not in excess of the requirements.

Nearside rear tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre has cuts in tread deep enough to reach cord/ply but not in excess of the requirements.

Offside rear tyre worn to 0mm on inner edge.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,613 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,965 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,916 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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3812 PG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 3812 PG, 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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3812 PG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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