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AC08 RHC

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

218,098 mi
Last recorded218,098 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 218,098 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 205,275 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S Front lower arm . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 193,434 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 187,531 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Fail 23 Oct 2020 187,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Pass 15 Apr 2019 175,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Apr 2019 175,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Mounted in hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Mounted in hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 162,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 162,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 151,035 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 139,296 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Just acceptable corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 129,499 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front bottom rear joint cover detetiating

suggest tracking check fronts worn slight uneven

Fail 17 Apr 2015 129,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front bottom rear joint cover detetiating

suggest tracking check fronts worn slight uneven

Pass 8 Apr 2014 118,868 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,076 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 86,836 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,950 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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AC08 RHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AC08 RHC, 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 RHC registered?

AC08 RHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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