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AA08 CYT

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,024 mi
Last recorded193,024 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 CYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 193,024 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 185,355 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 179,001 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 169,509 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 160,657 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 160,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cut/ perished! (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 153,388 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 153,388 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 145,549 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 134,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 120,938 miles

N/S/F Tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not to cord

N/S/F Tyre inner edge is at 0mm

O/S/F Tyre inner edge is at 0mm

Fail 7 May 2013 120,544 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/F Tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not to cord

N/S/F Tyre inner edge is at 0mm

O/S/F Tyre inner edge is at 0mm

Fail 6 Jun 2012 112,031 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 112,031 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 85,177 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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AA08 CYT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AA08 CYT, 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 AA08 CYT registered?

AA08 CYT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for AA08 CYT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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