2008 Mercedes E 2.1L Diesel · EK08 FON
2008 Mercedes E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 238,258 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/01/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 238,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2148cc
EK08 FON Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2024
- 238,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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EK08 FON Mileage History
- 04/11/2021230,109 mi
- 08/11/2021230,135 mi+26 mi
- 09/11/2022238,112 mi+7,977 mi
- 25/01/2024238,250 mi+138 mi
- 30/01/2024238,258 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 3,642 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EK08 FON MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes E (EK08 FON) between November 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Steering column deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii))”; “Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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