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YY09 KPV

2009 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,608 mi
Last recorded116,608 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz E82,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 KPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 116,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front dipped beam slightly discoloured

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 116,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front dipped beam slightly discoloured

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight notching through steering

Pass 17 Jul 2024 99,513 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside dipped beam slightly discoloured

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

slight notching through steering

Fail 17 Jul 2024 99,513 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside dipped beam slightly discoloured

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

slight notching through steering

Pass 15 Dec 2022 92,544 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 84,977 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 81,455 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 78,934 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 76,440 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 73,582 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 70,851 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 68,308 miles

Both rear tyres are on 3mm wearing thin and cracking on the outer edge

Nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Offside front tyre is on 3mm wearing thin and has inner wear

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 2 Jun 2014 64,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 64,799 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 56,451 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 42,304 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 KPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YY09 KPV, 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 KPV registered?

YY09 KPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 11 June 2009.

Is YY09 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY09 KPV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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