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AV08 DFK

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

308,885 mi
Last recorded308,885 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 308,885 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 296,448 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 287,993 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 280,812 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 273,310 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 267,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2019 263,836 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 235,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 202,828 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 168,796 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 135,438 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 121,549 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 117,008 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 104,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 104,526 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 92,257 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 17 Feb 2012 76,062 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,659 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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AV08 DFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AV08 DFK, 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 AV08 DFK registered?

AV08 DFK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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