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AU08 LXX

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

206,429 mi
Last recorded206,429 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 206,429 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 197,642 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 197,286 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 188,309 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 188,309 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 177,545 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

offside centre exhaust hanger detached

stone chips to screen

Pass 14 Jan 2021 168,301 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to front inner wings/inner wheel arch

slight play n/s inner rack joint

stone chips to screen

Pass 3 Jan 2020 162,424 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 149,132 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 149,132 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 137,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 137,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 108,739 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 108,739 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 102,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge but not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge but not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge but not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,211 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 76,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 64,893 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,421 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 40,631 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,171 miles

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

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

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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AU08 LXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AU08 LXX, 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 AU08 LXX registered?

AU08 LXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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