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A1 SVF

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,540 mi
Last recorded137,540 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 SVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 137,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 134,121 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 130,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2023 130,357 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 127,763 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 127,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2021 123,745 miles

both front tyres are heavily wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edge and starting to crack

coolant is low

Fail 29 Jul 2021 123,745 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres are heavily wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edge and starting to crack

coolant is low

Pass 18 Aug 2020 121,137 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

unable to inspect front brake pads due to brake calliper design

Pass 21 Aug 2019 116,843 miles

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are low

nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge and outer side wall is damaged

nearside rear tyre is close to its limit and outer side wall is damaged

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 112,241 miles

both rear brake discs are pitted

front brake pads look low

Pass 16 Aug 2017 104,157 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2016 96,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

osf nsf tyres wearing on inner treads and bald in places

osr tyre cracking and small splits in inner tread

Pass 24 Aug 2015 91,117 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 81,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2013 74,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre damaged outer sidewall

Fail 21 Aug 2013 74,601 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front tyres slightly deteriorated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre damaged outer sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2012 67,571 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 67,517 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,663 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 SVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SVF, 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 SVF registered?

A1 SVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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