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AA08 JXR

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,387 mi
Last recorded112,387 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 JXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 112,387 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 112,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 109,236 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 106,311 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 103,486 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 front & back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 97,060 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 93,048 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 89,233 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 82,451 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 82,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 68,480 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,846 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 52,101 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,985 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 34,092 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,250 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,323 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 23,283 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JXR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JXR, 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 JXR registered?

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

Is AA08 JXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 JXR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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