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908 HRH

2005 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,035 mi
Last recorded78,035 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz E96,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration908 HRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 78,035 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 75,979 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 75,953 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 75,016 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 72,963 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 70,149 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 70,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 66,804 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,749 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,452 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 58,855 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,068 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,278 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 50,008 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 50,006 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,469 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 46,467 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 42,939 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,581 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 39,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,965 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 30,803 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,015 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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908 HRH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 96,443 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 908 HRH, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 908 HRH registered?

908 HRH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is 908 HRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 908 HRH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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