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BF08 GZW

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,837 mi
Last recorded161,837 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2025 161,837 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 136,806 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 123,564 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 116,094 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 104,771 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 90,946 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 67,569 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 55,411 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,234 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,889 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 31,809 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 31,795 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,779 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 26,662 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,701 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,055 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 GZW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GZW, 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 GZW registered?

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

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