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AN08 VVY

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,514 mi
Last recorded95,514 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 VVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,514 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 95,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 89,057 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 79,996 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,611 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,975 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 70,900 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 58,871 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 51,207 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 51,207 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 51,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Both wiper blades poor

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Right hand washer jets partly blocked

Small cut in outer side wall of R H F tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2011 96,161 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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AN08 VVY 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 66.7%.

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 AN08 VVY, 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 AN08 VVY registered?

AN08 VVY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is AN08 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 VVY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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