2009 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · FV09 LTO
2009 Mercedes E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2009. Recorded mileage 120,186 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV09 LTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 120,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV09 LTO 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 E (FV09 LTO) between May 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust system insecure and offside rear inner exhaust mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
FV09 LTO Mileage History
- 15/05/2025114,875 mi
- 09/04/2026119,763 mi+4,888 mi
- 18/05/2026120,105 mi+342 mi
- 10/06/2026120,131 mi+26 mi
- 18/06/2026120,186 mi+55 mi
Average of roughly 4,861 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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