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AA08 JXS

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,777 mi
Last recorded108,777 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 108,777 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 106,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes into the front hoses and the NS front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 103,742 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 101,236 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 98,473 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2020 95,334 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 88,225 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

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

Offside Front slight play in inner steering rack joint

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

Fail 21 May 2019 88,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge

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

Offside Front slight play in inner steering rack joint

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 81,041 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2018 81,041 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2017 74,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2016 66,302 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2015 57,102 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 49,523 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 41,385 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 33,230 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 25,512 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 JXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 AA08 JXS, 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 JXS registered?

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

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