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BD08 NFE

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,792 mi
Last recorded149,792 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 149,792 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (UPPER WISHBONES /UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD END BALL JOINTS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 149,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER CENTRE CONTROL ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (UPPER WISHBONES /UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD END BALL JOINTS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 140,786 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front WASHER JET HAS A REDUCED SPRAY ACTION

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (3MM TYRE THREAD REMAINS) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2025 140,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn UPPER ARM BALL JOINT (MULTI LINK SET UP) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (FERULES AREA) (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front WASHER JET HAS A REDUCED SPRAY ACTION

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (3MM TYRE THREAD REMAINS) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 130,970 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2023 122,695 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 122,567 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour o/s 1 is white n/s 1 is blue (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 113,363 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Fail 21 May 2022 113,363 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 103,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2020 95,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 95,666 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 81,090 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 81,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 65,860 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 50,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 50,721 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 35,533 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 33,174 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 30,083 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 26,785 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 23,388 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 19,771 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 NFE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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