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A8 HFG

2015 Mercedes-benz B-class

Bronze Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests34 (25 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate73.5%

Mileage

39,696 mi
Last recorded39,696 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz B-class44,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 HFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2015
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

25 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 39,696 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 39,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 37,220 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 69,588 miles

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2025 69,587 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2024 37,272 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 66,093 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 29,124 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 62,431 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 25,816 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 59,259 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 23,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 55,432 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2021 55,431 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2020 22,276 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 51,105 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses starting to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 19,592 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Jul 2019 19,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread surface . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 46,451 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 14,611 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 42,537 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,953 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Plastic under trays fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Fail 16 Mar 2017 38,953 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Plastic under trays fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,123 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 34,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,548 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 30,548 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 27,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 24,415 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,415 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,383 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,948 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 10,293 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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A8 HFG is a 2015 Mercedes-benz B-class in Bronze with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.5%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 44,396 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 A8 HFG, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 HFG registered?

A8 HFG is a 2015 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 26 June 2015.

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