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AO08 NYA

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,626 mi
Last recorded147,626 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 147,626 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 147,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 146,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

eml on

Pass 30 Aug 2023 143,518 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 142,221 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 142,111 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 138,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 138,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play noted in nearside front steering rack knuckle joint, not excessive.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 135,482 miles

Offside front brake pipe has surface corrosion.

Small amount of play in nearside steering rack knuckle joint (inside the rack gaiter).

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front bottom ball joints have slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front fog lamp inoperative.

Fail 18 Sep 2020 135,399 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blades worn and split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake pipe has surface corrosion.

Small amount of play in nearside steering rack knuckle joint (inside the rack gaiter).

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front bottom ball joints have slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front fog lamp inoperative.

Pass 21 Dec 2018 118,498 miles

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

Slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

TPS light on

Fail 18 Dec 2018 118,498 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Slight play in nearside front inner rack joint

TPS light on

Pass 8 Jan 2018 113,612 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 113,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 97,974 miles

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

Offside Front SLIGHT DAMAGE TO TREAD

Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,680 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 66,285 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

offside front fog light broken

Fail 13 Dec 2013 66,271 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gear box oil leak

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

offside front fog light broken

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,581 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 May 2011 30,710 miles

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

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 NYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NYA, 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 NYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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