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A2 EAJ

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,745 mi
Last recorded137,745 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 EAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 137,745 miles

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

Rear exhaust support bracket, corrosion, rear of rear bracket

Pass 27 Aug 2025 133,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall cracking/perishing requires Attention (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 129,156 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 125,625 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 125,625 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 125,521 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 125,519 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 124,268 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 124,268 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 121,067 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 121,067 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 117,305 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 111,861 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 111,841 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 104,009 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 104,006 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 93,291 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 93,286 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,004 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 69,621 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 56,374 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,932 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,798 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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A2 EAJ is a 2008 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 69.6%.

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 A2 EAJ, 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 A2 EAJ registered?

A2 EAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is A2 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 EAJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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