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1980 RB

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,271 mi
Last recorded151,271 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1980 RB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 151,271 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 151,267 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished splitting inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / splitting inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 144,483 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 138,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 138,551 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 132,520 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 132,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2021 127,510 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 127,510 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 124,048 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 124,048 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 108,716 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 108,716 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 101,000 miles

undertrays engine covers

Pass 13 Oct 2016 95,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 95,069 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 89,327 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 83,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 83,165 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 71,608 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 58,693 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 47,683 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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1980 RB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 90,800 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1980 RB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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1980 RB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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