MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f lower rear (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s&o/s lower rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front & rear brake discs worn
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear tyre close to limit
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF08 HCP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 HCP, 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 HCP registered?
BF08 HCP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 14 March 2008.
Is BF08 HCP safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF08 HCP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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