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AP08 UBS

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,155 mi
Last recorded192,155 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 UBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 192,155 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake pipes are corroded, covered in grease or other material

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Rear Brake pipes are corroded, covered in grease or other material

Rear Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear brake pads are getting LOW

Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 182,474 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Rear Suspension arms pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 171,750 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Suspension arms Ball joints / pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Rear Suspension arms Ball joints / pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 171,705 miles

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

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Suspension arms Ball joints / pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Rear Suspension arms Ball joints / pins / bushes are worn but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 160,022 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 160,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 147,431 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2021 147,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear ball joint of the two (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 139,933 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 126,298 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))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 126,296 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 111,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 111,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,408 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 83,869 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 74,709 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,460 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 59,004 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,004 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,227 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 44,858 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,895 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 UBS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AP08 UBS, 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 UBS registered?

AP08 UBS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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