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AU08 UMW

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,270 mi
Last recorded174,270 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 174,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 155,286 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))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 139,896 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 139,896 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 124,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 124,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 109,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 97,064 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Dec 2014 96,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

All tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 85,990 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 73,781 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,367 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 40,138 miles

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

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 UMW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UMW, 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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AU08 UMW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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