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AD53 KJS

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,030 mi
Last recorded128,030 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 KJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 128,030 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 124,403 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 116,431 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 112,545 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 109,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 107,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 107,351 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 104,222 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 102,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 97,500 miles

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

Nearside Front cuts on tyre outer sidewall.

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front cuts on tyre outer sidewall.

Offside Front mirror poorly secured in lock position.

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 95,431 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 92,979 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 85,879 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 85,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake pads are 70% worn rear brake pads are 80 % worn

nearside rear differential seal is leaking slightly

rear tyres are on 1.6 mm-265/35/18 y xl

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 53,775 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,264 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 41,252 miles

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

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

Front tyres are worn unevenly on their inner edges.

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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AD53 KJS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AD53 KJS, 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 AD53 KJS registered?

AD53 KJS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is AD53 KJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 KJS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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