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AC08 OXH

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,308 mi
Last recorded154,308 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 154,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 29 Nov 2023 142,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2022 130,683 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 128,248 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 113,262 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 96,013 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 86,627 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 42,306 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres are on the limit 1.6mm,front discs slightly worn,

Pass 10 Oct 2016 37,721 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

rear tyres perishing

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 30,987 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2013 30,129 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 26,068 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 26,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2011 19,570 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in n/s track rod

Fail 1 Aug 2011 19,552 miles

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

slight play nearside track rod

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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AC08 OXH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AC08 OXH, 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 AC08 OXH registered?

AC08 OXH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AC08 OXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 OXH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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