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BF08 FXS

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,217 mi
Last recorded87,217 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 87,217 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 87,217 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both nearside and offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 85,469 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 83,063 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 83,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cuts worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 77,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides also sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 72,787 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 72,776 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 67,437 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 63,305 miles

offside front tyre has runflat damage to sidewall

offside rear tyre has cut to sidewall

Fail 9 Feb 2016 63,305 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre has runflat damage to sidewall

offside rear tyre has cut to sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2015 60,237 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 53,369 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 55,280 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,881 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 49,857 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,341 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 34,640 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 FXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BF08 FXS, 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 FXS registered?

BF08 FXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is BF08 FXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 FXS shows 18 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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