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BF08 HFS

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,252 mi
Last recorded61,252 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 61,252 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 59,114 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 59,111 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 56,962 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 55,633 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 54,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 53,181 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 50,258 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 50,253 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 46,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre (4211) BADLY worn on inner edge, cracked and perished. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,912 miles

Both rear tyres have large deep splits in inner sidewalls .

Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,349 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 40,349 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,789 miles

diesel emissions very high

Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,596 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 29,476 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childseat in n/s/r seat belt

n/s/f tyre on 0.mm inner edge 225/55/16

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,931 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 HFS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF08 HFS registered?

BF08 HFS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is BF08 HFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 HFS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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