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A13 BUB

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,067 mi
Last recorded68,067 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 BUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 68,067 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 65,400 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 63,076 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads getting low inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 59,638 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 57,798 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 56,339 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 55,001 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 53,093 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 50,717 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 47,573 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 45,395 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 41,959 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 38,406 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 34,347 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 26,159 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,482 miles

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

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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A13 BUB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A13 BUB, 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 A13 BUB registered?

A13 BUB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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