2009 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · FD09 OPE
2009 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 107,304 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD09 OPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 107,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD09 OPE 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 (FD09 OPE) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
FD09 OPE Mileage History
- 20/03/202398,491 mi
- 29/03/202398,499 mi+8 mi
- 22/03/2024100,681 mi+2,182 mi
- 14/03/2025103,196 mi+2,515 mi
- 11/03/2026107,304 mi+4,108 mi
Average of roughly 2,961 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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