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BF08 HDN

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

198,679 mi
Last recorded198,679 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 HDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 198,679 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 183,649 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 168,032 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 230,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 129,770 miles

Fitted with under tray all way underneath and plastic seal covers fitted.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 127,440 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2018 115,922 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 115,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 100,076 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,593 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 70,051 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 69,972 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 55,411 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 71,826 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all metal brake pipes are coated with waxoyl

Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,381 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,675 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,707 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 HDN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HDN, 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 HDN registered?

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

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