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BF08 HDL

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

295,939 mi
Last recorded295,939 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 295,939 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 279,880 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 277,495 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 249,111 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 225,425 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 205,775 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 205,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 187,981 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 187,928 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 165,506 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 165,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 145,007 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 113,797 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 85,546 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 85,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,353 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,153 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,854 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,718 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 HDL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HDL, 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 HDL registered?

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

Is BF08 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 HDL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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