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AC53 EFC

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,004 mi
Last recorded143,004 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 EFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 143,004 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 131,612 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 131,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2023 115,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - approaching limit. Full inspection not possible due to covers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords light cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - approaching limit. Full inspection not possible due to covers. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords light cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 115,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - approaching limit. Full inspection not possible due to covers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords light cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded - approaching limit. Full inspection not possible due to covers. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords light cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 105,917 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 103,069 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 90,631 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,224 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 79,473 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 79,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 75,322 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 65,867 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,392 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 47,761 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,761 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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AC53 EFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AC53 EFC, 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 AC53 EFC registered?

AC53 EFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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The MOT history for AC53 EFC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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