2009 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · C3 GFD
2009 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23/07/2009. Recorded mileage 82,474 miles. MOT valid until 02/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 2987cc
C3 GFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 82,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C3 GFD Mileage History
- 12/07/202476,880 mi
- 23/07/202580,151 mi+3,271 mi
- 23/07/202580,151 mi
- 21/07/202682,474 mi+2,323 mi
- 04/08/202682,474 mi
Average of roughly 2,714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C3 GFD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (C3 GFD) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower (rear) ball joint pressed into hub, (not part of su”; “Exhaust system insecure needs 3 mounting brackets welding back on (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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