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AAL 18Y

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,420 mi
Last recorded28,420 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAL 18Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 28,420 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 27,968 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 27,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 26,622 miles

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

Offside Front window tint film peeling off not effecting view

Fail 9 Jan 2023 26,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front window tint film peeling off not effecting view

Pass 6 Jan 2022 25,693 miles

Nearside Front Nearside side repeater lens cracked

Offside Front Offside rear lamp assy cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2022 25,687 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside rear tyre deep cut between tread down to plies (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nearside side repeater lens cracked

Offside Front Offside rear lamp assy cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2021 25,029 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 24,580 miles

Offside Rear lamp assy cracked.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 23,114 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 21,680 miles

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

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 21,680 miles

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

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 20,631 miles

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

Front passenger side window and drivers side are both tinted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 20,594 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2016 20,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2015 20,529 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 20,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking on outer edge [bad]

Pass 15 Jan 2013 20,153 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to crack

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Jan 2012 20,052 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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AAL 18Y is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AAL 18Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AAL 18Y registered?

AAL 18Y is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AAL 18Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAL 18Y shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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