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AJ02 KEV

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

85,471 mi
Last recorded85,471 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 KEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 85,471 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 85,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 80,053 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 99,877 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 99,877 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 76,841 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 88,245 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 88,187 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 73,905 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Heat shield loose unlikely to become detached

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 73,905 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Heat shield loose unlikely to become detached

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 79,802 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 70,858 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 70,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 76,174 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 76,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded In wheel arch behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 66,444 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 66,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm 255/35X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm 255/35X18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil cooler leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 62,762 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 57,223 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,336 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 44,042 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 50,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 42,560 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 43,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 34,105 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,571 miles

engine cover / under tray fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 27,006 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 27,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 30,130 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,439 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 27,887 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,726 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,233 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,419 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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AJ02 KEV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

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 AJ02 KEV, 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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AJ02 KEV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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