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AM08 JYD

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,361 mi
Last recorded108,361 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 JYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 108,361 miles

advise front no plate poor

Fail 22 Jul 2021 103,861 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise front no plate poor

Pass 7 Jul 2020 164,340 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 140,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 132,078 miles

exhaust bracket broken middle section

Pass 24 Mar 2016 108,891 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 108,875 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,360 miles

possible power steering leak?

Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,335 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipres worn

Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,866 miles

o/s front caster arm bush weepimg fluid

Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,650 miles

Front no. plate cracked, not affecting legibility

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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AM08 JYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AM08 JYD, 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 AM08 JYD registered?

AM08 JYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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