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HA53 EBK

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

135,440 mi
Last recorded135,440 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHA53 EBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 135,440 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 135,440 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 128,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light CRACKED (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 138,531 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 138,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 120,812 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 120,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2024 125,787 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 106,957 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 92,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 92,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 123,843 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 123,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 78,269 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 77,896 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 120,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Nov 2021 76,334 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 116,802 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 116,802 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 74,917 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 114,712 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 110,932 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 70,849 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 105,916 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 104,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes cracking / perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes cracking / perishing (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyes worn slightly out of shape

centre exhaust wrap around clamp broken. system being surported by other

Fail 21 Jul 2017 104,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes cracking / perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes cracking / perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyes worn slightly out of shape

centre exhaust wrap around clamp broken. system being surported by other

Pass 25 Jul 2016 101,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner arm bushes cracking (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion starting offside front inner chassis leg

Pass 3 Aug 2015 96,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 89,761 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 82,855 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 77,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 70,543 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f lower suspension ball joint free play close to excessive

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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HA53 EBK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 HA53 EBK, 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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HA53 EBK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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