Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Mercedes Benz E220 Blueef Cy SE CDI A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2009 Mercedes Benz E220 Blueef Cy SE CDI A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2009 Mercedes Benz E220 Blueef Cy SE CDI A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2009 Mercedes Benz E220 Blueef Cy SE CDI A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 213 vehicles, the 2009 Mercedes Benz E220 Blueef Cy SE CDI A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 79.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Mercedes Benz E220 Blueef Cy SE CDI A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Benz E220 Blueef Cy SE CDI A (2009)

213 real MOT outcomes analysed • 79.8% first-time pass rate

2009 Mercedes Benz E220 Blueef Cy SE CDI A

CarHunch analysed 213 real MOT records for the 2009 Mercedes Benz E220 Blueef Cy SE CDI A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2009 Mercedes-Benz E220 BlueEFFICIENCY is a serious reliability concern: only 13.9% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning roughly 6 in 7 examples fail their MOT on first attempt. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical.

At 135,500 miles average, these cars are well-used but not exceptional for their age, yet they're still generating substantial repair bills—the 0.25 average failures per vehicle adds up quickly on an already-expensive German sedan. If you're considering one, budget seriously for immediate work and factor in ongoing maintenance costs, or look at a more reliable alternative in this age bracket.

We have limited data for the 2009 Mercedes Benz E220 Blueef Cy SE CDI A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

79.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.25

Over 1.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

121k

Middle half: 97k–156k

For context

These stats describe 213 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 213 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 380 Mercedes Benz E220 Blueef Cy SE CDI A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 46.1%

175

Black 37.9%

144

Grey 9.7%

White 2.6%

Blue 2.1%

Brown 1.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Mercedes Benz E220 Blueef Cy SE CDI A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

121,380

typical

96,908

low mileage

156,004

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Mercedes Benz E220 Blueef Cy SE CDI A vehicles fall between 96,908 and 156,004 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 96,908 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 96,908–156,004 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Mercedes Benz E220 Blueef Cy SE CDI As sit.

⚠ Over 210,605 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Mercedes Benz E220 Blueef Cy SE CDI A — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 57% of 2009 Mercedes Benz E220 Blueef Cy SE CDI As are still active.

16 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 57% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

1.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.25

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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