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YR58 WFL

2008 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,193 mi
Last recorded54,193 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class67,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 WFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 54,193 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 54,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 51,089 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 51,087 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 48,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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Pass 26 Jan 2022 47,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 46,104 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 44,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 42,985 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 40,191 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 36,636 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 32,101 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres both perished and starting to crack 205/55/16

Pass 2 Feb 2015 28,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 21,624 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underbody muddy

Pass 25 Jan 2013 13,442 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 6,008 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 6,006 miles

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

rear discs slightly rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2011 5,795 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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YR58 WFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR58 WFL, 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 YR58 WFL registered?

YR58 WFL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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