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AF08 OJC

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

219,401 mi
Last recorded219,401 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 219,401 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 219,398 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 217,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges low, 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 217,172 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ( one facing upwards ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges low, 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 203,015 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 168,430 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 144,019 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 133,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 133,158 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 127,460 miles

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

Rear tyres 3mm tread remaining

Pass 2 Mar 2017 126,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 117,212 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 103,475 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2014 89,257 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 74,598 miles

front tyres 3mm & worn on inner edges

rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner edges

rear brake pads under half worn

Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,726 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 49,446 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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AF08 OJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AF08 OJC, 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 AF08 OJC registered?

AF08 OJC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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