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AA08 LLU

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,087 mi
Last recorded65,087 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 65,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2026 65,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 60,233 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 55,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 50,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 44,173 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 44,173 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 43,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 43,979 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 42,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 40,322 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 38,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 May 2018 36,136 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres, tread getting low (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 May 2017 34,524 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 30,242 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,560 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 25,612 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped.

Nearside and offside front tyres deteriorating on sidewalls.

Service due.

Pass 15 May 2012 23,130 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside and offside front tyres are slightly worn on both outer edges.Tracking advised.

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 18,187 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 14,944 miles

nearside front tyre tread shoulder has cut

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 LLU 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 85.7%.

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 LLU, 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 LLU registered?

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

Is AA08 LLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 LLU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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