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BD08 VVA

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

258,197 mi
Last recorded258,197 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 VVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 258,197 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 257,795 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 234,142 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 204,681 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 184,532 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 162,819 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 162,714 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3 x lights inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 134,553 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 134,480 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 134,479 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 117,824 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 117,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 111,754 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 103,765 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jun 2015 103,741 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Fail 19 May 2014 95,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 95,230 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 87,066 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 87,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 71,821 miles

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 53,819 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,819 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 VVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VVA, 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 VVA registered?

BD08 VVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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