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AB08 XBW

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,555 mi
Last recorded72,555 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 72,555 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 72,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 63,938 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 63,080 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 62,090 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 62,090 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 60,435 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 58,761 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 56,635 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 56,634 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,765 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 53,765 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 50,790 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 47,490 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 41,992 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 35,111 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 29,952 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,884 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,478 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,106 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

O/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

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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AB08 XBW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AB08 XBW, 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 AB08 XBW registered?

AB08 XBW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is AB08 XBW safe to buy?

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