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3 BNV

2009 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,531 mi
Last recorded63,531 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz E82,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 BNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 63,531 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 62,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 62,132 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 62,064 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 62,052 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 61,637 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 60,560 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,154 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 56,931 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 54,346 miles

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge ...possibly casing failing

Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,394 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 33,839 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 32,131 miles

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

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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3 BNV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 3 BNV, 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 3 BNV registered?

3 BNV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is 3 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 BNV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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