2008 Mercedes E 3.0L Diesel · FT08 LLE
2008 Mercedes E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 171,665 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,665 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT08 LLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
- 171,665 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT08 LLE 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 (FT08 LLE) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FT08 LLE Mileage History
- 16/05/2022146,782 mi
- 22/05/2023150,039 mi+3,257 mi
- 29/04/2024153,892 mi+3,853 mi
- 27/05/2025171,665 mi+17,773 mi
- 27/05/2025171,665 mi
Average of roughly 8,211 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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