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BF08 HDJ

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,017 mi
Last recorded121,017 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 HDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 121,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front jacking point missing

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Offside and nearside front ball joint boots deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 118,760 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front jacking point missing

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Jul 2024 118,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front jacking point missing

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

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2023 113,558 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

O/S/R Handbrake effort low

Pass 26 Jul 2022 111,003 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r light lamp lens damage slightly

Pass 26 May 2021 107,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Jacking Point Missing n/s/f

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Discoloured Slightly (0.1 (b))

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 26 May 2021 107,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Jacking Point Missing n/s/f

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Discoloured Slightly (0.1 (b))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2019 98,751 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 83,271 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 74,404 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,344 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 51,736 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 42,731 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 31,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HDJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HDJ, 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 HDJ registered?

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

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