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AE08 SZR

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,608 mi
Last recorded128,608 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 128,608 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lower than nearside it appears the braking system may require adjustment/repair

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside been greased and nearside side of tank cover fitted pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

anti roll bars and rear lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2024 128,146 miles

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

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2023 126,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to front rear bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie-rod/rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded all other pipes been greased (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jul 2022 126,553 miles

Front Lower front arms bushes slight deterioration

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 125,182 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arms to front bushes wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 125,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected spring broken do not drive (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arms to front bushes wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 124,908 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 124,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 123,805 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 123,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 118,605 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 110,862 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 99,449 miles

Exhaust mounts broken system still adequately supported

Pass 5 Mar 2015 72,317 miles

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

inner edge of nsf tyre getting low of tread

inner edge of osf tyre getting low of tread

Pass 28 Feb 2014 59,854 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 59,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 51,062 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,546 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,269 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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AE08 SZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE08 SZR, 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 AE08 SZR registered?

AE08 SZR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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