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AM08 KAA

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,371 mi
Last recorded191,371 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 191,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 113,128 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 111,656 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 109,747 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 109,747 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 108,460 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 108,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 105,976 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 98,742 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 89,692 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,500 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 67,864 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,419 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,961 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,855 miles

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Front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,272 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 KAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KAA, 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 KAA registered?

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

Is AM08 KAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 KAA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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