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AA08 JYS

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

191,820 mi
Last recorded191,820 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 JYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 191,820 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 172,445 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 171,629 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 154,141 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 136,140 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 118,901 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 87,554 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 76,971 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 57,642 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 JYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 JYS, 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 JYS registered?

AA08 JYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AA08 JYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 JYS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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