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AV08 DKJ

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,237 mi
Last recorded74,237 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 74,237 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 72,739 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 71,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 70,634 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 70,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 70,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 69,588 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 68,502 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 62,538 miles

Offside Front brake pads inner face worn thin compare nearside.

bothside front brake pipes to hose badly corroded,should replace.

turbo housing leak small amount of gas.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 56,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near brake hose union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near brake hose union (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust emissions were high however after road test emissions cleaned and have now passed

Pass 15 Feb 2017 53,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 48,954 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Feb 2016 48,954 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 40,459 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 34,097 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,691 miles

Neaside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 23,022 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,057 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 DKJ 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 88.9%.

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 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 DKJ, 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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AV08 DKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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