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AF58 SVS

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

193,084 mi
Last recorded193,084 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF58 SVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 193,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Jul 2023 193,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jul 2022 181,546 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 181,546 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 166,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, Inner Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Fail 2 Aug 2021 166,935 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, Inner Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake back plate loose

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Tyre pressure warning on

Pass 23 Jul 2020 154,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Lower fog light broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 142,766 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 142,766 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 124,372 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 124,372 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 112,790 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 98,954 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 98,954 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 84,216 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 84,216 miles

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

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

slight play in o/side front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,740 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 61,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,093 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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AF58 SVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AF58 SVS, 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 AF58 SVS registered?

AF58 SVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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