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A5 GEK

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,000 mi
Last recorded77,000 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 77,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Noise from engine

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 77,000 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Noise from engine

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 72,730 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,250 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 61,895 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 58,886 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,459 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 47,761 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,995 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,508 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,922 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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A5 GEK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A5 GEK, 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 A5 GEK registered?

A5 GEK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is A5 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 GEK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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