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AC08 OWV

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,606 mi
Last recorded126,606 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 126,606 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2024 110,563 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2023 95,588 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 92,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 89,791 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 89,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 85,454 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 76,206 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 76,205 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 71,801 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 71,800 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 64,728 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 64,728 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 54,891 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted at the time of the test

Fail 19 Oct 2016 54,531 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake lever too high (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 r16 worn and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn and cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

child seat fitted at the time of the test

Pass 29 Oct 2015 48,379 miles

Child seat fitted.

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 2 May 2014 66,153 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 34,427 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on the side wall.

Pass 2 May 2012 27,275 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 22,263 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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AC08 OWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AC08 OWV, 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 AC08 OWV registered?

AC08 OWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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