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AP08 SET

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,992 mi
Last recorded168,992 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 SET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 168,992 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 165,299 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 271,065 miles

dash panel shows signs of heat /fire

nsr tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2018 268,825 miles

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

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

dash panel shows signs of heat /fire

Pass 5 Sep 2017 268,137 miles

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

Rear seatbelts not tested

Pass 7 Sep 2016 266,907 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut to the inner side wall (not down to cords)

components covered by engine shield and under trays

Fail 31 Aug 2016 266,906 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut to the inner side wall (not down to cords)

components covered by engine shield and under trays

Pass 14 May 2015 262,159 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 262,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 234,302 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 167,356 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 164,731 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 92,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,282 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 25,217 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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AP08 SET is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AP08 SET, 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 AP08 SET registered?

AP08 SET is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AP08 SET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 SET shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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