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BD08 NFC

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

204,080 mi
Last recorded204,080 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 NFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 204,080 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 197,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2023 189,204 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2022 177,681 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 163,616 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 150,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front suspension arm worn but very noisy

Pass 3 Jun 2019 138,379 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 132,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 132,601 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 132,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge and slight pershing cracks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just pass the 16% (3.1.6b)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 31 May 2016 130,169 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 19 May 2015 121,170 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 114,159 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 92,599 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 76,041 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 48,981 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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BD08 NFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 BD08 NFC, 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 BD08 NFC registered?

BD08 NFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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