2008 Mercedes-Benz E 5.0L Petrol · PX08 PPU
2008 Mercedes-Benz E (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 124,595 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- 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.
PX08 PPU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2026
- 124,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX08 PPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (PX08 PPU) between February 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”.
PX08 PPU Mileage History
- 08/02/201137,381 mi
- 11/02/201137,381 mi
- 29/02/201248,063 mi+10,682 mi
- 26/02/201360,100 mi+12,037 mi
- 26/02/201360,100 mi
- 14/02/201471,410 mi+11,310 mi
- 20/02/201471,441 mi+31 mi
- 20/02/201580,456 mi+9,015 mi
- 26/02/201687,101 mi+6,645 mi
- 17/02/201793,653 mi+6,552 mi
- 16/10/201797,208 mi+3,555 mi
- 01/03/201897,299 mi+91 mi
- 26/02/2019101,744 mi+4,445 mi
- 28/02/2019101,750 mi+6 mi
- 24/02/2020109,567 mi+7,817 mi
- 04/03/2020109,570 mi+3 mi
- 08/09/2022110,470 mi+900 mi
- 25/08/2023110,568 mi+98 mi
- 04/09/2024116,478 mi+5,910 mi
- 01/09/2025119,922 mi+3,444 mi
- 05/09/2026124,595 mi+4,673 mi
Average of roughly 5,600 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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