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A6 YCW

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,358 mi
Last recorded180,358 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 YCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 180,358 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 176,455 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 172,907 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 168,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 15 Oct 2021 165,187 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 162,093 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 155,688 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 146,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 30 Mar 2018 146,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 1 Apr 2017 137,298 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2017 137,298 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 121,072 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 103,153 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 85,923 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 74,464 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,247 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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A6 YCW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A6 YCW, 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 A6 YCW registered?

A6 YCW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is A6 YCW safe to buy?

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