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AV08 DHD

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Bronze Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,802 mi
Last recorded155,802 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 DHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 155,802 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both **In very poor condition** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 155,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both **In very poor condition** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 153,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play **Almost excessive** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 147,724 miles

Both number plates have poor reflective qualities

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 142,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner track rod has slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2022 136,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 131,415 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 126,976 miles

Offside washer jet aim low and weak pressure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to wear bars 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 118,133 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 111,036 miles

Offside 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 8 Mar 2017 101,789 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,328 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 93,619 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 93,619 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 89,271 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 83,058 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,734 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 64,799 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,799 miles

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

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 DHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Bronze with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DHD, 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 DHD registered?

AV08 DHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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