2009 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · EA59 LJN
2009 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 145,220 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EA59 LJN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 145,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EA59 LJN Mileage History
- 07/03/2024144,611 mi
- 21/03/2024144,613 mi+2 mi
- 29/04/2025145,164 mi+551 mi
- 01/05/2025145,166 mi+2 mi
- 01/05/2026145,220 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 283 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EA59 LJN 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 (EA59 LJN) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 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: Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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