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BF08 GYB

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

208,455 mi
Last recorded208,455 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 GYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 208,455 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 208,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 168,937 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 167,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front bumper damaged (taxi failure)

interior light faulty (taxi failure)

Pass 18 Sep 2017 126,887 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 85,347 miles

covers under car and bonnet so some items not seen time of test

Fail 22 Sep 2016 85,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

covers under car and bonnet so some items not seen time of test

no no smoking signs fitted taxi test

Pass 22 Aug 2016 261,848 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 261,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 254,055 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 235,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 235,672 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 205,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 178,920 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 144,693 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside side repeater in mirror slightly damaged but still working

Fail 5 Apr 2012 144,693 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside side repeater in mirror slightly damaged but still working

Pass 10 Oct 2011 121,567 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 117,749 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 83,877 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 23,671 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 GYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GYB, 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 GYB registered?

BF08 GYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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