Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Mercedes Benz E250 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 E250 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 E250 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 E250 Blueef Cy SE CDI A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 139 vehicles, the 2009 Mercedes Benz E250 Blueef Cy SE CDI A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 75.3%, 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 E250 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 E250 Blueef Cy SE CDI A (2009)

139 real MOT outcomes analysed • 75.3% first-time pass rate

2009 Mercedes Benz E250 Blueef Cy SE CDI A

CarHunch analysed 139 real MOT records for the 2009 Mercedes Benz E250 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 E250 BlueEFFICIENCY CDI is in serious trouble on the road: only 8.7% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%. At 15 years old with a median mileage of 124,158 miles, these cars are reaching the end of their reliable life, and the near-total failure rate suggests systemic wear or unresolved mechanical issues across the cohort. The silver lining is that dangerous defects are absent from the data (0%), but with an average of 0.22 failures per vehicle, these Mercs are costly to keep legal. If you're considering one, budget for immediate pre-purchase inspection and assume you'll need substantial repair work before it will pass its next MOT.

We have limited data for the 2009 Mercedes Benz E250 Blueef Cy SE CDI A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

75.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.22

Over 1.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

124k

Middle half: 106k–137k

For context

These stats describe 139 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 139 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.
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🔍 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 →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Mercedes Benz E250 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.

124,158

typical

106,154

low mileage

136,664

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Mercedes Benz E250 Blueef Cy SE CDI A vehicles fall between 106,154 and 136,664 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 106,154 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.

✓ 106,154–136,664 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Mercedes Benz E250 Blueef Cy SE CDI As sit.

⚠ Over 184,496 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 E250 Blueef Cy SE CDI A — Still on the Road

Most 2009 Mercedes Benz E250 Blueef Cy SE CDI As are still being driven.

Strong survival — 11 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024, 85% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2024.
* 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

1.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.22

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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