2008 Mercedes-Benz B-Class 1.7L Petrol · LF08 EBA
2008 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (1.7L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 122,721 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ B-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF08 EBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 122,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF08 EBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz B-Class (LF08 EBA) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
LF08 EBA Mileage History
- 27/03/2024112,177 mi
- 27/03/2024112,177 mi
- 29/03/2025113,799 mi+1,622 mi
- 29/03/2025113,799 mi
- 11/04/2026122,721 mi+8,922 mi
Average of roughly 5,169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W245)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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