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5122 SC

2009 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,277 mi
Last recorded139,277 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz E82,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5122 SC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 139,277 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 139,277 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 132,063 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 132,063 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 126,135 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 119,903 miles

BRAKE LINES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

LIGHT MISTING OF OIL

Fail 18 Oct 2022 119,903 miles

BRAKE LINES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

LIGHT MISTING OF OIL

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT PADS WORN BELOW 1.5MM AND DISCS WORN OUT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REAR PADS WORN BELOW 1.5MM DISCS WORN OUT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 112,145 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 107,181 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 101,093 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 92,753 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 85,974 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,406 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,092 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 69,092 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 59,918 miles

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

OSR seat belt buckle outer casing has come apart

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 47,222 miles

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)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 47,222 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,341 miles

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

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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5122 SC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 5122 SC, 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 5122 SC registered?

5122 SC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is 5122 SC safe to buy?

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