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AB08 BDA

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,098 mi
Last recorded89,098 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 89,098 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 83,772 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 77,105 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 72,500 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 65,285 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 60,361 miles

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 4 May 2020 50,577 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 44,808 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 37,843 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 29,217 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 29,215 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 24,098 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 18,962 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has small deep cuts in tread

Pass 30 Apr 2014 17,764 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 16,265 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,969 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 10,885 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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AB08 BDA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AB08 BDA, 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 AB08 BDA registered?

AB08 BDA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is AB08 BDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 BDA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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