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AD08 JYA

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

362,810 mi
Last recorded362,810 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 JYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 362,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm balljoint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 356,191 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic covers fitted to sills and under body not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2024 350,228 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 326,748 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 297,469 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 297,469 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 273,278 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 273,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 264,834 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 219,738 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 207,560 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 207,575 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 186,210 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met (18%)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 186,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake efficiency only just met (18%)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 173,427 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 173,249 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 164,548 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 164,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 154,323 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 145,280 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 129,738 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 99,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

caster arm bushes perishing

rear discs pitted

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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AD08 JYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AD08 JYA, 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 AD08 JYA registered?

AD08 JYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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