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A104 JAY

2009 Mercedes-benz E

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,125 mi
Last recorded86,125 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz E82,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA104 JAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 86,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 80,237 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 73,464 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 73,464 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 69,408 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 64,805 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 62,561 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 57,148 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 57,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 53,124 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 50,264 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 44,919 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,597 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 25,628 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 20,513 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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A104 JAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E in Brown with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 A104 JAY, 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 A104 JAY registered?

A104 JAY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 December 2009.

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