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296 PMA

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

66,589 mi
Last recorded66,589 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration296 PMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 66,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 65,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster Arm mounting bush starting to spit and become detached from outer casing . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 63,982 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 62,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush on front of wheel suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective center rear mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 60,025 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 58,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket unattached however exhaust is still very secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 58,062 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket unattached however exhaust is still very secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 56,749 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting corroded off exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2019 54,699 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,643 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 47,776 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 43,825 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 39,951 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 34,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2013 29,834 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 25,363 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 20,131 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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296 PMA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 296 PMA, 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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296 PMA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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