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AM08 JYW

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,551 mi
Last recorded96,551 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 96,551 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 90,025 miles

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

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 2024 83,008 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 83,008 miles

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

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 75,055 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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))

Nearside Rear Nearside Parking brake not as efficient as offside.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 74,070 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 70,366 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 64,848 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,141 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2017 56,493 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 52,156 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fit it.

Pass 30 May 2015 44,222 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 38,703 miles

Near side front tyre worn out (inner)

Off side front tyre worn out (inner)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2013 34,745 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 30,312 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 30,235 miles

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

Both front tyres worn out (inner)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,295 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 18,435 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 JYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JYW, 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 JYW registered?

AM08 JYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AM08 JYW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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