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AE08 TTZ

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,127 mi
Last recorded108,127 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 108,127 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 105,291 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 105,291 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 98,272 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 90,618 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust intermediate pipe rear nearside flange cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective intermediate pipes rear flange nuts rusted badly and getting weak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust pipe brace broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked and damaged slightly, cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod rear joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower tie rods front bushes split and worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings rusted at suspension arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fault codes in management system, MIL off

Pass 2 Aug 2022 85,749 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 85,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust flange and mounting nuts/bolts rusted and weak. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush getting perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear outer ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush getting perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 80,655 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower tie rods front bushes split and worn near limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 79,113 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centrepipe flange nuts corroded badly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

headlamp washers not working

Pass 19 Jun 2019 75,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 75,166 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 71,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 63,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre slightly damaged-- no cords visible

Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,969 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering rack nearside

Fail 24 Jun 2015 57,969 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,259 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 49,287 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,712 miles

offside rear tyre has a small lump on the outer sidewall

Pass 24 May 2011 35,297 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,678 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 TTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AE08 TTZ, 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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AE08 TTZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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