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AO08 KGJ

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

561,909 mi
Last recorded561,909 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 561,909 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 555,724 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 532,644 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 470,200 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 470,200 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 418,073 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 364,391 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 305,620 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 233,195 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 151,150 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 72,547 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 57,581 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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AO08 KGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KGJ, 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 KGJ registered?

AO08 KGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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