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AO08 KGK

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

215,477 mi
Last recorded215,477 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 215,477 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2020 206,982 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2020 206,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2020 199,477 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2020 199,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2019 195,045 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 178,066 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 160,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 140,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 125,614 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 111,791 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 100,689 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 75,410 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 KGK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KGK, 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 KGK registered?

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

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The MOT history for AO08 KGK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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