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BF08 HDD

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,197 mi
Last recorded52,197 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 HDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 52,197 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 48,987 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 44,797 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 44,797 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 41,871 miles

Full body under try’s fitted.

Pass 21 Apr 2022 38,151 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 38,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2021 33,912 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 33,750 miles

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

Under trays ftd

Pass 12 Jul 2019 33,211 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 30,350 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 30,350 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 29,282 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 28,172 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,703 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 25,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 22,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,702 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 19,041 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 HDD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HDD, 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 HDD registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF08 HDD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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