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A7 KWT

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,447 mi
Last recorded130,447 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 KWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 130,447 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides --- covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2025 130,417 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides --- covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2024 125,390 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides --- corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2023 116,856 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides into flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 2mm of tread, minimum is 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

plastic engine covers, sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2023 116,853 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides into flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 2mm of tread, minimum is 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

plastic engine covers, sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2022 105,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides -- front --into hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

has under trays, engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2021 96,832 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,679 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2019 81,401 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 76,691 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 76,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,599 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 69,298 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 65,222 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,961 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 60,961 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,517 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,927 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,263 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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A7 KWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Black 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 A7 KWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 KWT registered?

A7 KWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is A7 KWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 KWT 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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