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BF08 GZP

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,273 mi
Last recorded56,273 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 GZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 56,273 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 53,503 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 53,503 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 52,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 51,527 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 51,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 50,487 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 49,468 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 47,562 miles

emission limits only just met after second attempt advise cleaner through system

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 27 Apr 2018 45,824 miles

emissions too clean to give a reading

front tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Apr 2017 43,936 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 41,967 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 39,551 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 36,686 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,514 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,417 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,277 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)

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 GZP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GZP, 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 GZP registered?

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

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