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AA08 CPY

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,688 mi
Last recorded132,688 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 CPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 132,688 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 132,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 131,774 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 126,195 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 117,946 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both - (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 109,845 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 109,837 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 103,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play - (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both - (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 93,559 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 84,342 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 84,332 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 76,372 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both - (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 May 2017 76,372 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both - (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone bracket (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 68,116 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 61,340 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 53,029 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 43,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 43,568 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2012 32,988 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear starting to perish

Fail 29 May 2012 32,985 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear starting to perish

Fail 10 May 2011 23,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2011 23,218 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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AA08 CPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AA08 CPY, 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 AA08 CPY registered?

AA08 CPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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