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AF08 OJL

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,622 mi
Last recorded43,622 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 OJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 43,622 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 43,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Conventional and runflat type tyre have been fitted across an axle

Offside Front Tyre excessively worn on inner tread area, but not yet exposing cords

Pass 13 Feb 2018 41,185 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre feathering & worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

front brake discs corroded slightly on inner face

Pass 24 Feb 2017 39,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode on inner face. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode on inner face. (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 36,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers smear slightly.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 32,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2013 29,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,482 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 23,643 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,597 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 OJL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OJL, 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 OJL registered?

AF08 OJL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AF08 OJL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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