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AJC 1

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,006 mi
Last recorded48,006 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJC 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 48,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 39,741 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 32,335 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 24,599 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 24,598 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2011 19,878 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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AJC 1 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJC 1, 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 AJC 1 registered?

AJC 1 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AJC 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJC 1 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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