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BD08 NFM

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,930 mi
Last recorded178,930 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 NFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 178,930 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 172,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Apr 2018 161,807 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded where visible

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2018 161,807 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipes slightly corroded where visible

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 150,047 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear seat belt stalk casing missing

Fail 7 Apr 2017 150,045 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear seat belt stalk casing missing

Pass 4 Mar 2016 131,406 miles

nearside front tyre walls cracking

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Feb 2015 116,493 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 93,101 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 93,101 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 77,795 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 77,795 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,168 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,314 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 56,218 miles

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

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

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 NFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NFM, 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 NFM registered?

BD08 NFM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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