2008 Mercedes E 2.1L Diesel · SP08 MFF
2008 Mercedes E (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 244,384 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES E
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Dec 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 244,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP08 MFF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2022
- 244,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP08 MFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes E (SP08 MFF) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 2022 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SP08 MFF Mileage History
- 06/01/2022244,374 mi
- 17/01/2022244,384 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 337 miles per year across 2 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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