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AA08 JXV

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,641 mi
Last recorded93,641 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 93,641 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 93,641 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 91,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 90,336 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 89,000 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 83,828 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 78,643 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 73,935 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 69,591 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 66,101 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 61,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

check offside rear parking brakes

Pass 18 Jan 2016 56,792 miles

rear 2x child seat fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 52,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 52,530 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 48,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 72,641 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,540 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 JXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black 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 JXV, 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 JXV registered?

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

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