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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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
numerous plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items
plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items
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
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.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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