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AC58 FUE

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,992 mi
Last recorded122,992 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 FUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 122,992 miles

Fuel hose chafing fuel misting present near tank may be residuals after repair -- no signs of active leak found (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 122,835 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 122,704 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 108,784 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges -- Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lines to both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 102,730 miles

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Under tray fitted , not allowing full inspection.

Pass 2 Dec 2022 97,461 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 81,060 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 81,059 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 71,663 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 57,854 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 57,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 47,949 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 45,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2017 45,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush caster arm bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 39,422 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush caster arm bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,218 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 23,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 23,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n,s front & rear tyres perished on side wall nearly to cords

Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,763 miles

All tyre sidewalls are perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,750 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 9,735 miles

all tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish

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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AC58 FUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AC58 FUE, 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 AC58 FUE registered?

AC58 FUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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