2009 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · LR09 YCB
2009 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 154,836 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR09 YCB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2023
- 154,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR09 YCB 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 (LR09 YCB) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2023 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (i”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LR09 YCB Mileage History
- 30/10/2021134,711 mi
- 03/10/2022137,627 mi+2,916 mi
- 04/10/2022137,634 mi+7 mi
- 16/10/2023154,532 mi+16,898 mi
- 24/10/2023154,836 mi+304 mi
Average of roughly 10,155 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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