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AV08 DGE

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,544 mi
Last recorded133,544 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 133,544 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 133,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear spear wheel fitted

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

Pass 18 May 2016 316,223 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 289,363 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 266,964 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 241,980 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 241,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2014 217,054 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 191,470 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 168,479 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 145,046 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 144,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 120,415 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 96,561 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,882 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 66,783 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 63,737 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 DGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DGE, 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 DGE registered?

AV08 DGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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