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342 DPG

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,726 mi
Last recorded94,726 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration342 DPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 94,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 88,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 82,099 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 82,099 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 76,086 miles

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

Offside front brake disc slightly worn

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Aug 2021 61,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 61,217 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 57,825 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 57,825 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 53,201 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 53,200 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 48,974 miles

Centre rear seat belt stalk outer casing is missing.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,751 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 44,432 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,437 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,450 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,006 miles

Centre seat belt buckle cover missing.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,903 miles

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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342 DPG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 342 DPG, 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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What year was 342 DPG registered?

342 DPG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is 342 DPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 342 DPG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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