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BF08 FSK

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,634 mi
Last recorded160,634 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FSK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 160,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 155,142 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 142,303 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 142,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 141,649 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 125,618 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 100,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

emission to clean

Fail 13 Nov 2017 100,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

emission to clean

Pass 15 Nov 2016 85,229 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 84,946 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 82,638 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 69,641 miles

emissions to clean

Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,334 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 53,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

emission to clean for smoke meter to read

Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,050 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 FSK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FSK, 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 BF08 FSK registered?

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

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