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53 TRT

2009 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,734 mi
Last recorded162,734 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz E82,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 TRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 162,734 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 162,715 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 152,334 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 144,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 141,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 139,362 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 136,788 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 135,112 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 133,911 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 131,552 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 131,217 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.90 Actual 1.92 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 123,799 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 117,272 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 116,898 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 108,734 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 108,734 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 30 May 2014 99,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 24 Jun 2013 89,420 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 89,420 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,456 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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53 TRT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 53 TRT, 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 53 TRT registered?

53 TRT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is 53 TRT safe to buy?

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