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A1 DLT

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,682 mi
Last recorded74,682 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 DLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 74,682 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufactures covers covering testable items

Pass 27 Jan 2025 72,042 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Manufactures covers fitted

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded slightly

Rear Both tyres starting to perish/cracking in treads

Fail 24 Jan 2025 72,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All 4 tyres starting to perish/cracking in treads

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded slightly

Pass 25 Jan 2024 69,094 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2023 66,784 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under covers & sill trims fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2022 64,306 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2021 61,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2020 59,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 55,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Park brake effort low, recommend adjustment.

Fail 8 Jan 2019 55,537 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Park brake effort low, recommend adjustment.

Pass 5 Jan 2018 52,624 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 47,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 47,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 40,960 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 35,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2014 35,801 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s front tyre walls cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2013 32,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 23 Nov 2012 28,657 miles

Front tyres sidewalls cracking.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2011 21,662 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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A1 DLT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 A1 DLT, 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 A1 DLT registered?

A1 DLT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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