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493 LKP

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,593 mi
Last recorded71,593 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration493 LKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 71,593 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 69,508 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 69,076 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 68,096 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 68,096 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 64,306 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 62,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 61,249 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slightly perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 May 2019 58,797 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 55,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2017 51,662 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 48,248 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2016 47,327 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,464 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 36,991 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 36,991 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 29,542 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 25,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,735 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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493 LKP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 493 LKP, 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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What year was 493 LKP registered?

493 LKP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is 493 LKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 493 LKP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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