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AA08 EST

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,010 mi
Last recorded140,010 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 EST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 140,010 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 1 May 2022 120,108 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 121,897 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 121,894 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020 116,001 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 112,289 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 109,254 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 109,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 106,443 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 106,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 102,460 miles

Glow plug warning light on

Fail 23 Feb 2016 102,460 miles

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

Glow plug warning light on

Pass 25 Feb 2015 100,410 miles

Both rear brakes hoses cracked and perished

Pass 17 Feb 2014 243,040 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 192,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 149,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 112,918 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,613 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,397 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 13 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 EST is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AA08 EST, 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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AA08 EST is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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