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BF08 GZO

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,866 mi
Last recorded147,866 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 GZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 147,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 142,181 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 142,181 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 193,134 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 193,134 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 117,776 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 117,774 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 106,199 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 106,199 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 99,777 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 96,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age crack through out tread of whole tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 84,846 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 82,937 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement furthest forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rearmost brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 77,424 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 70,797 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,810 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 53,238 miles

rear tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,690 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,983 miles

all four tyres on legal limit now;

Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,558 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 GZO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GZO, 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 GZO registered?

BF08 GZO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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