2008 Mercedes-Benz E 3.0L Diesel · LO08 YNG
2008 Mercedes-Benz E (3.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 192,907 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LO08 YNG Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2024
- 192,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO08 YNG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (LO08 YNG) between June 2011 and January 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
LO08 YNG Mileage History
- 22/06/201130,902 mi
- 28/06/201244,126 mi+13,224 mi
- 05/07/201244,283 mi+157 mi
- 04/07/201357,748 mi+13,465 mi
- 03/07/201476,392 mi+18,644 mi
- 30/06/201592,962 mi+16,570 mi
- 29/06/2016106,611 mi+13,649 mi
- 29/06/2016106,611 mi
- 29/06/2016106,611 mi
- 23/06/2017121,323 mi+14,712 mi
- 02/07/2018133,466 mi+12,143 mi
- 02/07/2018133,466 mi
- 03/07/2019146,116 mi+12,650 mi
- 04/07/2019146,122 mi+6 mi
- 07/01/2021163,825 mi+17,703 mi
- 06/01/2022173,333 mi+9,508 mi
- 07/01/2022173,355 mi+22 mi
- 06/01/2023183,071 mi+9,716 mi
- 26/01/2024192,907 mi+9,836 mi
Average of roughly 12,861 miles per year across 19 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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