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4515 MK

2009 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests44 (32 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,948 mi
Last recorded104,948 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz E82,524 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4515 MK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

32 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 104,948 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 147,909 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 103,162 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 103,158 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 143,043 miles

All four tyres worn to edges

Pass 22 Feb 2024 100,947 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 137,238 miles

N/s rear airbag is twisted and sits on a lean with its mountings.

Fail 24 Jul 2023 137,238 miles

N/s rear airbag is twisted and sits on a lean with its mountings.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 99,423 miles

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 28 Feb 2023 99,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 29 Jul 2022 129,537 miles

Both front to rear brake pipe ends corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 96,823 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 96,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 122,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 122,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 94,789 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 115,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 93,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 93,406 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 111,990 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 111,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 87,224 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass completely broken

Nearside door mirror mounted repeater damaged, still working

Pass 19 Jul 2018 105,919 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under car fitted plastic cover.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,984 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 104,606 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 77,946 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low in centre

Pass 1 Sep 2016 99,496 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 99,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads worn very low

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 25 Aug 2016 99,415 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

underbody panels preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,825 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 95,929 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,601 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 93,363 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 91,553 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,757 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Under vehicle covers fitted.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 89,780 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 89,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 38,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Some wear to front brake discs.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 38,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Some wear to front brake discs.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 86,031 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 21 Aug 2010 79,358 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 64,377 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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4515 MK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 4515 MK, 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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4515 MK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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