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BF08 HCC

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,327 mi
Last recorded142,327 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2022 142,327 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stones chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 140,315 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 130,197 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 118,746 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 118,535 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

low effort to offside park brake

rear differential leaking

Pass 27 Sep 2018 108,660 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 97,396 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 81,187 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 72,416 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,654 miles

front brake pipes have been greased full inspection not possible

front tyres are getting low in tread

rear brakes are 80% worn

Fail 22 Sep 2014 61,654 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pipes have been greased full inspection not possible

front tyres are getting low in tread

rear brakes are 80% worn

Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 39,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 29,111 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 18,777 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 HCC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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