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AG08 JKV

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

197,259 mi
Last recorded197,259 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 JKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 197,259 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower spring support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 197,080 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 182,674 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 167,825 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge [req tracking]

Fail 14 Jan 2020 167,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edge [req tracking]

Pass 4 Feb 2019 156,789 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 150,477 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 140,634 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 128,453 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 114,757 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 114,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 98,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 82,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 66,358 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

plastic covers on both sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Oct 2010 51,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 51,135 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 13,243 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 JKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AG08 JKV, 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 JKV registered?

AG08 JKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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