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A8 MDX

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,822 mi
Last recorded84,822 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 MDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 84,822 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 82,649 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 79,129 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 79,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 74,288 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 69,747 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 66,333 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,007 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 62,007 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 56,352 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 50,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 43,489 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 36,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 31,152 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 27,478 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 21,349 miles

off side front tyre wall damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2011 17,846 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 MDX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A8 MDX, 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 A8 MDX registered?

A8 MDX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 November 2008.

Is A8 MDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 MDX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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