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BF08 FOM

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,115 mi
Last recorded101,115 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 101,115 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 101,107 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 97,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 97,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 80,968 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing the inspection of some items

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 9 Feb 2022 80,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing the inspection of some items

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm cover starting to split, I would advise replacement soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 72,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 27 Feb 2020 66,522 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 49,802 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 48,981 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW BUT ARE DEFINITELY OK DUE TO VERY LOW MILEAGE BEEN DONE BY CUSTOMER

Pass 21 Feb 2017 47,862 miles

both offside tyres and nearside front tyre are weak on sidewalls/perished due to age of tyres

Pass 10 Feb 2016 46,211 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,616 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 27,849 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 27,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,708 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,430 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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BF08 FOM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF08 FOM, 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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BF08 FOM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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