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OU08 VYN

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 2034cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,567 mi
Last recorded89,567 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 VYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,034cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 89,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 89,567 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 82,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 tyre sidewalls damaged

front fog light broken and fallen into bumper

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 76,339 miles

handbrake only just meets efficiency requirements.

minor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 70,193 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 65,753 miles

both rear tyres very poor side walls

Fail 5 Jan 2015 65,753 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres very poor side walls

deep cuts in all tyres

Pass 6 Jan 2014 56,527 miles

both rear tyres poor

Fail 6 Jan 2014 56,527 miles

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

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

both rear tyres poor

Pass 21 Jan 2013 44,769 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,525 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,310 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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OU08 VYN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 2,034cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OU08 VYN, 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 OU08 VYN registered?

OU08 VYN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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