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BF08 HCU

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,682 mi
Last recorded188,682 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 188,682 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear flexible brake hose,s slightly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2017 156,102 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 156,102 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 125,964 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2015 94,453 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,704 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 58,704 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 57,324 miles

Both front tyres inner edges of tread depths getting low

Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,214 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,481 miles

cut to osf tyre

osf tyre edge low

Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,065 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 HCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HCU, 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 HCU registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF08 HCU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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