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A14 JBY

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,017 mi
Last recorded81,017 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 JBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 81,017 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 Dec 2025 81,017 miles

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

n/s of engine undertray insecure

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Dec 2024 79,129 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 79,129 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 72,964 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 72,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 61,218 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 61,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 52,473 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 52,315 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 51,537 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 50,144 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,510 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 45,494 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 41,026 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,125 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 29,861 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 24,617 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 20,270 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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A14 JBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A14 JBY, 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 A14 JBY registered?

A14 JBY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is A14 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 JBY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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