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YY59 RZA

2009 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,571 mi
Last recorded168,571 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz E82,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 RZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 168,571 miles

Coolant leak ()

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 161,795 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 161,792 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 141,555 miles

Engine management light on, indicating a fault

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 130,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mgt light is on

Pass 22 Apr 2014 116,385 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 96,261 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 92,299 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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YY59 RZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YY59 RZA, 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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YY59 RZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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