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BD58 GWA

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,989 mi
Last recorded244,989 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 GWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 244,989 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 244,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 14 Dec 2016 204,869 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 165,672 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 128,008 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 126,259 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 88,567 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 88,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2013 77,928 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 41,244 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 24,897 miles

1 x Horn inop

Both front and offside rear tyres tread depth nearing legal limit

Fail 24 May 2011 24,897 miles

1 x Horn inop

Both front and offside rear tyres tread depth nearing legal limit

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BD58 GWA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BD58 GWA, 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 BD58 GWA registered?

BD58 GWA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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The MOT history for BD58 GWA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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