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BF08 HBD

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

195,589 mi
Last recorded195,589 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 195,589 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 188,540 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 182,222 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 177,347 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 172,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2016 166,531 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 163,606 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play tierod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 163,077 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play tierod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play tierod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 131,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2014 133,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 133,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 144,078 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 144,078 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 105,373 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 89,599 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 86,007 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 75,609 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 11 Mar 2011 55,265 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 HBD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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