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AO08 FNK

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,011 mi
Last recorded131,011 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 FNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 131,011 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 124,184 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF Straight suspension arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF Straight suspension arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted do not allow full inspection

Pass 15 May 2024 113,724 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 113,724 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 101,299 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 101,298 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 97,245 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 91,808 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 89,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 87,920 miles

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both front tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 1 Nov 2018 85,960 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of corrosion and wear

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

both rear brake discs are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2017 83,945 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Nov 2016 81,026 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 76,905 miles

near side front tyre is getting low on tread

near side rear tyre is getting low on tread

slight damage to near side front outer side wall

Pass 6 Nov 2014 65,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 58,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,595 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly on edges of tread

offside front tyre worn slightly on edges of tread

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,853 miles

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

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

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 FNK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AO08 FNK, 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 AO08 FNK registered?

AO08 FNK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is AO08 FNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 FNK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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