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SN02 TAP

2008 Mercedes-benz E

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,563 mi
Last recorded125,563 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz E90,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 TAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 125,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 125,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 110,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 106,299 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight fuel leak around the top of the diesel fuel filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding on very inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 105,508 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 105,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Thrust arm ball joint rubber.. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 104,436 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 104,436 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 99,920 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 99,920 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 96,373 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO CORDS BEING EXPOSED..ADVISE REPLACE.

Fail 5 Sep 2019 96,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO CORDS BEING EXPOSED..ADVISE REPLACE.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 88,856 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 88,856 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 80,276 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,263 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,410 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,759 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,303 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,792 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,066 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,263 miles

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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SN02 TAP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E in Silver with a 2,987cc 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 SN02 TAP, 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 SN02 TAP registered?

SN02 TAP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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