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AA08 JXJ

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,164 mi
Last recorded107,164 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 107,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 106,109 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 106,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 102,912 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 102,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 97,277 miles

o/s/r brake pads 75% worn

Pass 27 Oct 2021 94,040 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 94,039 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 90,787 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 86,391 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 83,478 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 May 2019 83,478 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2018 74,960 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 67,610 miles

rear washer inop

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 10 May 2016 60,704 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 15 May 2015 53,401 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 53,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 44,860 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,257 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 31,367 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 24,437 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 JXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AA08 JXJ, 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 JXJ registered?

AA08 JXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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