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AD51 HEY

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,760 mi
Last recorded128,760 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 HEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 128,760 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 128,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 118,842 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 104,869 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 104,759 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 95,542 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 95,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 84,579 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 84,579 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rear joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,625 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,597 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,900 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,166 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,436 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 48,965 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 37,763 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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AD51 HEY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD51 HEY, 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 AD51 HEY registered?

AD51 HEY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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