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AHZ 447

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,852 mi
Last recorded145,852 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 447
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 145,852 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 124,341 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 89,006 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 89,003 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (as marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure brackets corroded x 2 (as marked) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 77,544 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 74,597 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 68,800 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 60,724 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 56,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 56,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 47,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 47,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 47,380 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 29 Mar 2012 32,253 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 32,231 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,347 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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AHZ 447 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AHZ 447, 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 AHZ 447 registered?

AHZ 447 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is AHZ 447 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHZ 447 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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