2009 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · MB02 APR
2009 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 163,862 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MB02 APR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 163,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MB02 APR 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 (MB02 APR) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 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), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Wrong One Fitted , Loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Wrong One Fitted , Loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
MB02 APR Mileage History
- 28/03/2024147,046 mi
- 27/03/2025156,438 mi+9,392 mi
- 03/04/2025156,470 mi+32 mi
- 02/04/2026163,859 mi+7,389 mi
- 14/04/2026163,862 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,222 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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