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A9 TYU

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

271,769 mi
Last recorded271,769 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 TYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 271,769 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 230,948 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 230,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 190,521 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear at the rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear at the rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 190,513 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear at the rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear at the rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 150,045 miles

nsf rear lower arm ball joint has slight play

nsr brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 148,182 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 148,182 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 127,234 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s front mirror has a sharp edge

Fail 26 Feb 2014 127,234 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s front mirror has a sharp edge

Pass 1 Nov 2012 100,786 miles

o/s/r tyre inner wall damaged (running on flat)

o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2012 100,786 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/r tyre inner wall damaged (running on flat)

o/s/r tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,613 miles

2 screws in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 14 Nov 2011 83,611 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

2 screws in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,349 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outter wall damaged (cut)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 63,349 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre outter wall damaged (cut)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 35,742 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 bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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A9 TYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A9 TYU, 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 A9 TYU registered?

A9 TYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is A9 TYU safe to buy?

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