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5 MTS

2009 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,449 mi
Last recorded44,449 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz E82,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 MTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 44,449 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 42,325 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 40,419 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 38,414 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 36,393 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 34,563 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 9 Dec 2019 32,791 miles

Front wheels different widths across axle

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wheels different widths across axle

Pass 29 Dec 2018 29,998 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 26,815 miles

under bonnet covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of certain components

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of certain components

Pass 23 Dec 2016 23,377 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 19,847 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 17,496 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 13,334 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 9,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jun 2012 9,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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5 MTS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 5 MTS, 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 5 MTS registered?

5 MTS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 June 2009.

Is 5 MTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 MTS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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