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AG08 GNZ

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,474 mi
Last recorded129,474 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 GNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 129,474 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 119,440 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 117,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 114,246 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Outer shoulder ()

Pass 25 Aug 2021 110,730 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,918 miles

Plastic covers fitted limiting visual access outer sills and under engine

Pass 10 May 2019 95,660 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 95,660 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 83,959 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,089 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 65,512 miles

Both front tyre, inner edges void of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Off Side Rear tyre has wear on inside edge

Pass 22 May 2015 58,835 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 54,887 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,332 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 50,332 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,124 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,699 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,895 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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AG08 GNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AG08 GNZ, 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 AG08 GNZ registered?

AG08 GNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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