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57 HKB

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,576 mi
Last recorded96,576 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration57 HKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 96,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens crack (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tail lamp lens damage but works

Fail 20 Apr 2026 96,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens crack (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tail lamp lens damage but works

Pass 24 Feb 2025 92,666 miles

Offside Rear damage lens

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 88,966 miles

fuel tank pipes corroded

minor oil leak

nsr brake pipe corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2024 88,966 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank pipes corroded

minor oil leak

nsr brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,559 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 80,957 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 77,471 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 74,211 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 74,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 67,074 miles

undertray slight damage

Fail 8 Feb 2019 67,074 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertray slight damage

Pass 14 Feb 2018 62,868 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 59,124 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 55,064 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 55,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has a nail

Offside front tyre has outer wear/cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2015 50,063 miles

Both front disc is heavy corroded

Both front pads are wearing thin

Both rear disc is corroded

Both rear pads are wearing thin

Pass 1 Mar 2014 46,250 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,919 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,845 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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57 HKB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 57 HKB, 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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57 HKB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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