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AP08 UBW

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

65,308 mi
Last recorded65,308 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 UBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 65,308 miles

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

front brake pads low

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2024 56,634 miles

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

aux drive belt contaminated with oil, deteriorating

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2023 50,221 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 38,318 miles

slight play in o/s/f rear of the two bottom ball joints

Fail 27 Sep 2022 38,317 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in o/s/f rear of the two bottom ball joints

Pass 15 Dec 2020 27,317 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 24,451 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 21,869 miles

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

glow plug light indicates a fault

Pass 30 Jun 2017 20,747 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 20,496 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 18,671 miles

Slight corrosion offside front brake pipe

Pass 24 Jun 2015 17,185 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 15,369 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 13,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 12,676 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 10,827 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 UBW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

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

Is AP08 UBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 UBW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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