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AM08 JYO

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,079 mi
Last recorded188,079 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 JYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 188,079 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Aug 2018 188,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working and broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 187,275 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 187,237 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort N/S + O/S (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 184,209 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 165,341 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2014 162,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle slightly smokey

Pass 24 Sep 2013 157,012 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 154,734 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 139,683 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 139,548 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 106,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 38,420 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,864 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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AM08 JYO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JYO, 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 JYO registered?

AM08 JYO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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