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BF08 HCP

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,367 mi
Last recorded130,367 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 HCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2017 130,367 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 110,036 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 110,036 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 91,098 miles

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 91,093 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,134 miles

rear tyre close to limit

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Feb 2013 64,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,127 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 251,640 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 158,870 miles

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.

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 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.

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