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BF08 HFT

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,114 mi
Last recorded175,114 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 175,114 miles

advice keep eye on o/s/f tyre

advice on further look at air bag light and eng management light after re set

advice on further look at front and rear brake discs and rear brakes

advice on further look at front lower suspension arm front inner bushes and ball joint covers

advice on further look at hand brake both sides

advice on slight pitting at n/s/f metal brake pipe

advice on slight pitting at n/s/f metal brake pipe

advice on slight play at o/s/f and n/s/f wheels

Fail 1 Apr 2021 175,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

advice keep eye on o/s/f tyre

advice on further look at air bag light and eng management light after re set

advice on further look at front and rear brake discs and rear brakes

advice on further look at front lower suspension arm front inner bushes and ball joint covers

advice on further look at hand brake both sides

advice on slight pitting at n/s/f metal brake pipe

advice on slight pitting at n/s/f metal brake pipe

advice on slight play at o/s/f and n/s/f wheels

Pass 24 Mar 2020 121,008 miles

advice further look at air bag after re set

advice keep eye on n/s/r tyre

advice on further look at front and rear brake discs

advice on further look at hand brake o/s/r

advice on slight play at o/s/f and n/s/f wheel

Fail 24 Mar 2020 121,008 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

advice further look at air bag after re set

advice keep eye on n/s/r tyre

advice on further look at front and rear brake discs

advice on further look at hand brake o/s/r

advice on slight play at o/s/f and n/s/f wheel

Pass 3 Apr 2019 109,107 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 100,697 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 100,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 91,516 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 79,436 miles

Exhaust back box support bracket damaged

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

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 79,436 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust back box support bracket damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 20 Mar 2015 65,388 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 65,388 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 49,748 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 49,747 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,543 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,393 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,887 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)

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 HFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HFT, 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 HFT registered?

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

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