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AC08 OXJ

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,100 mi
Last recorded89,100 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 89,100 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 84,001 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 73,949 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 73,949 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 73,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,192 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,382 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Apr 2013

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 26,037 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls and tread heavily cracked.(205/55r16).

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 26,037 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres sidewalls and tread heavily cracked.(205/55r16).

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,893 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 OXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OXJ, 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 AC08 OXJ registered?

AC08 OXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is AC08 OXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 OXJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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