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7873 TR

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,996 mi
Last recorded138,996 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7873 TR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 138,996 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 127,050 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 118,666 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 109,595 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 109,580 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 101,119 miles

Both Front Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Both Rear Flexible Brake Hoses Perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 94,306 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 89,988 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 81,837 miles

Both front tyres tread getting low

Pass 13 Mar 2018 69,553 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 54,245 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,558 miles

Nearside undertray damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,677 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 28,544 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 24,012 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 24,012 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 18,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,677 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 14,374 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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7873 TR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 7873 TR, 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 7873 TR registered?

7873 TR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for 7873 TR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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