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A6 HAF

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,904 mi
Last recorded102,904 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 HAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 102,904 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 99,302 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated The fuel filler neck pipes are heavily corroded, risk of a fuel leak. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

The centre exhaust silencer has corroded quite badly due to age deterioration.

Fail 25 Jan 2025 99,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades split/worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken The spring has broken at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt grease leaking from the outer C.V Boot. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe across the rear from the OSR to the NSR quite badly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken The spring has broken at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer fluid empty. (3.5 (a))

Fuel hose chafing The rubber fuel hose has been rubbing on the fuel filter housing, risk if a fuel leak. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated The fuel filler neck pipes are heavily corroded, risk of a fuel leak. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

The centre exhaust silencer has corroded quite badly due to age deterioration.

Pass 27 Jan 2024 95,044 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Message on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jan 2024 95,044 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Message on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2023 89,202 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 89,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 84,011 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 78,613 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2021 78,597 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 74,883 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 72,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 22 Jan 2019 72,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 68,513 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 64,184 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 64,184 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 58,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Rack end has play

Offside Rear Brake light dimmer than nsr brake light

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt

Pass 30 Jan 2015 54,566 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 51,726 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 41,989 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 34,174 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 25,370 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front plate has slight cracks but not likely to be misread

near side rear disc slightly corroded

off side front inner control arm has slight movement at its fixings

off side rear disc slightly corroded

under body covers fitted from the front to the back covering all brake pipes

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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A6 HAF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A6 HAF, 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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A6 HAF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 November 2008.

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