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273 BAA

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,852 mi
Last recorded128,852 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration273 BAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 128,852 miles

Offside Front backplate corroded

Fail 15 May 2025 128,851 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dim (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall cracked to cords.215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front backplate corroded

Pass 10 May 2024 121,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 May 2024 121,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 116,289 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 53,375 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f inner cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f inner cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 110,218 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2021 104,426 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 104,426 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit see sheet (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45r17 winter tyre avon wv7 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2020 98,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2020 98,928 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 27,975 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 83,886 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 83,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,413 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 76,324 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 68,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 68,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 60,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,604 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 37,604 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,787 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 24,787 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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273 BAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 67,852 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 273 BAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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273 BAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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