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RK58 UVJ

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,020 mi
Last recorded47,020 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 UVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2021 47,020 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front jacking point bung missing and sill cover damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2020 45,491 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 43,719 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear perishing on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 40,843 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses outer covering cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 36,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,080 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 25,908 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 18,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 14,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RK58 UVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RK58 UVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK58 UVJ registered?

RK58 UVJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is RK58 UVJ safe to buy?

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