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AV08 DFZ

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,281 mi
Last recorded131,281 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 131,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 7 Jan 2016 126,041 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 117,541 miles

Emmission test don. No reading recorded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 75,341 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip wearing

Fail 7 Jan 2014 75,314 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip wearing

Pass 20 Mar 2013 550,736 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 431,302 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 319,929 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 319,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 DFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AV08 DFZ, 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 DFZ registered?

AV08 DFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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