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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,461 cc

C8 LEAMOT history

C8 LEA is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 17 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 81,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

C8 LEA blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
81,844 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LEA was last recorded at 81,844 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 6,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Nov 2024: 75,714 miles, lower than 109,727 miles on 23 Nov 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
75,714 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,130 miles
Average per year
6,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,844 miles
  • 2024 – 75,714 miles
  • 2023 – 109,727 miles
  • 2022 – 56,895 miles
  • 2021 – 51,010 miles
  • 2020 – 44,090 miles
  • 2019 – 38,164 miles
  • 2018 – 31,956 miles
  • 2017 – 25,272 miles
  • 2016 – 18,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,844 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,844 miles (+6,130)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    81,844 miles
    Test number
    493481159093
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass75,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,714 miles
    Test number
    373959629922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail75,714 miles (-34,013)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,714 miles
    Test number
    249092550684
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass109,727 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,727 miles
    Test number
    605669537357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail109,727 miles (+52,832)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,727 miles
    Test number
    245144052733
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    56,895 miles
    Test number
    953901912926
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

  7. Fail56,895 miles (+5,885)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,895 miles
    Test number
    896175778237
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

  8. Pass51,010 miles (+6,920)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,010 miles
    Test number
    582567629714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,090 miles (+5,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,090 miles
    Test number
    974572523350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass38,164 miles (+6,208)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,164 miles
    Test number
    629051300105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,956 miles (+6,684)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,956 miles
    Test number
    714272366235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,272 miles (+7,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    25,272 miles
    Test number
    157818839910
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass18,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    18,240 miles
    Test number
    716043245189
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view N/S DOOR MIRROR LENS BROKEN (8.1.2a)

Questions about C8 LEA

Does C8 LEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LEA is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 LEA?
The MOT on C8 LEA is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 LEA done?
C8 LEA was recorded at 81,844 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 6,879 miles a year.
Has C8 LEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LEA has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 LEA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 LEA find?
C8 LEA passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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