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YX09 URV

2009 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,961 mi
Last recorded185,961 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz E82,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 URV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 185,961 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 185,961 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 185,117 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 185,116 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 183,857 miles

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

noise on lock poss belt noise

Fail 27 Feb 2018 183,847 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 182,045 miles

tailpipe section,mounting brackets deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2017 182,044 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

tailpipe section,mounting brackets deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2016 178,738 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 178,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads appear low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet inoperative (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 174,414 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 168,453 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 137,878 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 137,878 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 99,001 miles

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

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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YX09 URV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YX09 URV, 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 YX09 URV registered?

YX09 URV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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