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YY09 FMF

2009 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,875 mi
Last recorded128,875 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz E82,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 FMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 128,875 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 118,753 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 118,741 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 116,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust brkt corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 108,766 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 108,766 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 102,265 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 95,876 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 80,108 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 75,238 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 69,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 38,961 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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YY09 FMF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YY09 FMF, 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 YY09 FMF registered?

YY09 FMF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is YY09 FMF safe to buy?

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