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AK08 GTY

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,217 mi
Last recorded189,217 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 GTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 189,217 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 180,137 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 180,137 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 171,884 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 Feb 2016 162,348 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 162,348 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 153,331 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 138,188 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 130,038 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 130,038 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 117,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 101,991 miles

O/S/F Tyre inner edge is low

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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AK08 GTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AK08 GTY, 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 AK08 GTY registered?

AK08 GTY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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