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AA08 LNF

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,475 mi
Last recorded104,475 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 104,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

washer jets misaligned but clearing windscreen enough

Fail 1 Mar 2022 104,465 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

washer jets misaligned but clearing windscreen enough

Pass 24 Feb 2021 91,900 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin brake slightly discoloured (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 91,900 miles

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

Brake lining(s) wearing thin brake slightly discoloured (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 80,374 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 80,374 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,389 miles

Offside Front small deposits of grease but c.v boot not split

Fail 22 Mar 2019 65,387 miles

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

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front small deposits of grease but c.v boot not split

Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,462 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2018 51,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

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

Offside Front Tyre Cap Tread worn slightly

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,939 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 40,143 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Nov 2014 35,844 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 31,427 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,336 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 20,724 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 19,693 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 LNF 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 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LNF, 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 LNF registered?

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

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