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BF08 FRO

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,514 mi
Last recorded147,514 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 147,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished and affecting image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

windscreen has small crack in offside lower corner

Fail 14 Jul 2025 133,914 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished and affecting image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

windscreen has small crack in offside lower corner

Pass 9 Aug 2024 121,224 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front metal pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection of pipe condition (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake flex hose deteriorating, perishing

Fail 8 Aug 2024 121,224 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front metal pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection of pipe condition (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake flex hose deteriorating, perishing

rear exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 25 Jul 2023 113,479 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 113,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection of pipe condition (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Near side rear brake flexible hose ferrule corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2022 109,827 miles

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

Glow plug warning light illuminated.

Headlamp washers not working.

Multiple plastic covers/undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some testable items.

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 106,410 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection of pipe condition

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low/void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Numerous covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Trread low/void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 106,410 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection of pipe condition

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low/void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Numerous covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low/void on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wiper blade rubber deteriorating-splitting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Trread low/void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 100,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 100,809 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 96,334 miles

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

numerous plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 11 Jul 2018 93,127 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily greased not allowing full inspection of pipe condition (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

numerous plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 6 Jul 2017 88,825 miles

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

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 6 Jul 2016 82,574 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 6 Jul 2016 82,574 miles

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

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)

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

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,106 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)

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 67,089 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 53,144 miles

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

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

o/s/f amd n/s/r slightlt worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 40,619 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,144 miles

N/S/F tyre side walls starting to split

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F tyre side walls starting to split

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 FRO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BF08 FRO, 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 FRO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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