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BF08 HDX

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

153,793 mi
Last recorded153,793 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 153,793 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 143,975 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 130,941 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 118,734 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 114,613 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 107,246 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 90,400 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,147 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear child seats fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 75,495 miles

Central Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear child seats fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,000 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,566 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 43,175 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 30,312 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,628 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,855 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 HDX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HDX, 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 HDX registered?

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

Is BF08 HDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 HDX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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