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76,437 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components
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))
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))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NOTE: All four tyres have cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
Child seat fitted to offside rear.
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?
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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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