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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,461 cc

J8 FBNMOT history

J8 FBN is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 27 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 80,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

J8 FBN black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
80,702 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 FBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
27 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 FBN was last recorded at 80,702 miles on 21 May 2026, 14,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
66,280 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
14,422 miles
Average per year
6,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,702 miles
  • 2025 – 66,280 miles
  • 2024 – 54,609 miles
  • 2023 – 51,721 miles
  • 2022 – 46,405 miles
  • 2021 – 41,583 miles
  • 2020 – 39,061 miles
  • 2019 – 33,693 miles
  • 2018 – 28,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,702 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 9 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,702 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    80,702 miles
    Test number
    475425754898
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail80,702 miles (+14,422)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,702 miles
    Test number
    890502923093
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass66,280 miles (+11,671)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    66,280 miles
    Test number
    126573950408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,609 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    54,609 miles
    Test number
    241542131214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,721 miles (+5,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,721 miles
    Test number
    334913162619
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass46,405 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    46,405 miles
    Test number
    564809160959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,583 miles (+2,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    41,583 miles
    Test number
    347359742992
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass39,061 miles (+5,368)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,061 miles
    Test number
    755312405536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,693 miles (+5,632)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,693 miles
    Test number
    749390666956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    28,061 miles
    Test number
    898901094165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 FBN

Does J8 FBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 FBN is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 FBN?
The MOT on J8 FBN is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 FBN done?
J8 FBN was recorded at 80,702 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 6,553 miles a year.
Has J8 FBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 FBN has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 FBN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J8 FBN find?
J8 FBN passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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