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YT59 UMG

2009 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,206 mi
Last recorded126,206 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz E82,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 UMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 126,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 120,724 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 113,986 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 113,976 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 104,713 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 87,257 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 87,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 76,705 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 66,486 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 66,485 miles

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2017 56,864 miles

engine covers

undertrays

vehicle too clean to register on smoke machine

Fail 3 May 2017 56,859 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers

nearside front tyre splitting deep on inner wall

undertrays

vehicle too clean to register on smoke machine

Pass 20 Apr 2016 47,332 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 47,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,857 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 32,708 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 25,748 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 11,912 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 11,089 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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YT59 UMG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E in Black 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 YT59 UMG, 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 YT59 UMG registered?

YT59 UMG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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