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BD08 VUT

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

232,229 mi
Last recorded232,229 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 VUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 232,229 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 217,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 205,476 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 205,473 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 190,090 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 170,942 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 148,327 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 148,327 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 126,338 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 126,273 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 103,881 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 79,237 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 79,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 56,818 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 52,223 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2012 52,223 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,669 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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 VUT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

BD08 VUT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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