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8228 BL

2020 Mercedes-benz E

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,718 mi
Last recorded7,718 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz E35,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8228 BL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 7,718 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 5,978 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 5,308 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 5,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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8228 BL is a 2020 Mercedes-benz E in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 35,091 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 8228 BL, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 8228 BL registered?

8228 BL is a 2020 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 12 August 2020.

Is 8228 BL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8228 BL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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