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BF08 HGU

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,437 mi
Last recorded76,437 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 76,437 miles

Central Front vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 76,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 72,064 miles

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 68,492 miles

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Fail 15 Feb 2024 68,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Pass 20 Mar 2023 64,944 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 64,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 60,625 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 55,840 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NOTE: All four tyres have cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 55,505 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 54,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 54,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,628 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Mudguard insecure ()

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

Offside Front Outer Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front brake line corroded

Offside Rear Outer Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 53,627 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Mudguard insecure ()

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

Offside Front Outer Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front brake line corroded

Offside Rear Outer Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,935 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 50,726 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limits (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wearing low on tread (inner edges) 225/55/16

nail in nearside rear tyre and wearing low tread inner edges 225/55/16

Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,339 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 41,875 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,600 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 30,453 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 23,626 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear.

Fail 19 Mar 2011 23,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted to offside rear.

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 HGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HGU, 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 HGU registered?

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

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