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AA08 JXW

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,773 mi
Last recorded116,773 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 116,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 108,741 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 108,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 103,668 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Windscreen damaged but NOT exceeding 10mm inside Zone A and not adversely affecting driver's view.

Windscreen damaged but NOT exceeding 40mm outside Zone A and not adversely affecting driver's view.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 92,345 miles

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

multiple under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2017 80,976 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 80,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 79,700 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 66,691 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre deteriorated , cracking between the treads

Pass 21 May 2014 49,528 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 49,528 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 42,085 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

one washer jet bloked on offside

Pass 18 May 2012 31,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offfside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 May 2011 21,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 JXW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JXW, 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 JXW registered?

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

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