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AY08 EOH

2008 Mercedes-benz 300

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,534 mi
Last recorded51,534 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 EOH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model300
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 51,534 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 50,986 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear have cracks in them (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 50,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Nov 2022 49,026 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Corroded above tank ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 47,566 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded in arch and above tank ()

Fail 2 Nov 2021 47,513 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Muffer clamps corroded broken and liable to fracture and any time (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play side to side (1.1.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded seen from offside rear wheel arch ()

Offside Rear body mounting starting to perish and corrode

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all 4 bushes on trailing arms linking to rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

font chassis shield corroding

font indicator lens have product on them

fuel tank shield corroding around bolt holes

Pass 6 Oct 2020 45,986 miles

Central exhaust deteriorated

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger snapped but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 44,465 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,390 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 42,390 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 40,275 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 40,275 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,166 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,768 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 31,923 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all discs corroded on braking surfaces

Fail 5 Apr 2014 31,923 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 28,731 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,681 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,399 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 18,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 300?

Based on 170,654 MOT tests across 18,208 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,831
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
18,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,542
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,881
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,985
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,687
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AY08 EOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 300 in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY08 EOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AY08 EOH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 300, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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