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BF08 HFZ

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,946 mi
Last recorded134,946 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 134,946 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 134,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 128,847 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 122,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 111,896 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt catch cover missing

Fail 13 Jul 2017 111,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear seatbelt catch cover missing

Pass 27 Jul 2015 94,217 miles

n/s/rear seat belt release cover broken

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,726 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 69,115 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

Pass 24 Jul 2012 54,447 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 51,768 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 51,768 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,722 miles

n/s/f indicator in mirror damaged but still working at time of test.

nail in o/s/r tyre at time of test.

rear brake pads 3/4 worn at time of test.

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 HFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HFZ, 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 HFZ registered?

BF08 HFZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BF08 HFZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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