2009 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · R30 ABU
2009 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30/10/2009. Recorded mileage 165,522 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 2987cc
R30 ABU Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2025
- 165,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R30 ABU Mileage History
- 06/03/201360,583 mi
- 05/03/201472,120 mi+11,537 mi
- 03/03/201586,934 mi+14,814 mi
- 05/03/201586,934 mi
- 22/02/2016100,190 mi+13,256 mi
- 23/02/2017112,245 mi+12,055 mi
- 06/03/2018119,230 mi+6,985 mi
- 26/02/2019126,043 mi+6,813 mi
- 06/03/2020135,733 mi+9,690 mi
- 10/02/2021143,162 mi+7,429 mi
- 26/03/2022150,208 mi+7,046 mi
- 16/02/2024161,703 mi+11,495 mi
- 27/02/2024161,715 mi+12 mi
- 06/03/2025165,506 mi+3,791 mi
- 20/03/2025165,522 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 8,717 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
R30 ABU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (R30 ABU) between March 2013 and March 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2025 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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