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AO08 FNG

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,362 mi
Last recorded221,362 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 FNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 221,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear heat sheild slightly insecure.

Right hand indicator tel-tale flashing fast. Indicators on outisde of vehicle flashing at correct speed.

Pass 5 Aug 2025 218,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 4 Aug 2025 218,761 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 12 Mar 2024 211,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease at all 4 corners at flexi joints (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 211,267 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 4mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at all 4 corners at flexi joints (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 202,579 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts slightly corroded where they join flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front thrust arms forward bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front thrust arms forward bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 5mm but wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front corner of bumper loose

Fail 22 Feb 2023 202,577 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts slightly corroded where they join flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front thrust arms forward bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front thrust arms forward bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 5mm but wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front corner of bumper loose

Pass 1 Mar 2022 195,429 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 185,819 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower,rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight play inner rack joints

Fail 11 Feb 2021 185,819 miles

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

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower,rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight play inner rack joints

Pass 21 Feb 2020 178,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges , tread is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges , tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all rigid brake pipes covered by undertrays

Pass 20 Feb 2019 168,717 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 155,816 miles

nsf suspension lower rear outer ball joint is worn to mot limits

rear reg plate is deteriated

Fail 19 Feb 2018 155,816 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nsf suspension lower rear outer ball joint is worn to mot limits

rear reg plate is deteriated

Pass 21 Feb 2017 141,941 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 141,940 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 130,646 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 116,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advised nearside front tyre shows slight wear on edge

Pass 11 Feb 2014 102,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 102,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 86,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 72,012 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 72,012 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre bald inner and outer

off side front tyre bold inner

Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

near side front mirror indcator spilt

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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AO08 FNG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AO08 FNG, 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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AO08 FNG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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