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A1 VKS

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

28,797 mi
Last recorded28,797 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 28,797 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 28,797 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 28,578 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 28,324 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 28,048 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 27,810 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 27,554 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 27,011 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 26,491 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 15,511 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 14,807 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 13,001 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 11,092 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 7,726 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 5,092 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 3,514 miles

front number plate damaged. nearside front tyre outer wall damaged.

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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A1 VKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A1 VKS, 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 A1 VKS registered?

A1 VKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is A1 VKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 VKS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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