2009 Mercedes-Benz E 2.1L Diesel · SC59 LCF
2009 Mercedes-Benz E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 87,875 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SC59 LCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2024
- 87,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SC59 LCF 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 (SC59 LCF) between September 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2024 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 (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SC59 LCF Mileage History
- 06/09/202276,873 mi
- 10/07/202384,521 mi+7,648 mi
- 10/08/202384,522 mi+1 mi
- 10/08/202384,522 mi
- 30/07/202487,875 mi+3,353 mi
Average of roughly 5,800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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