Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 2,143 cc
J8 HGUMOT history
J8 HGU is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 May 2017. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 98,408 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 98,408 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 11,016 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 HGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2017
- First used
- 31 May 2017
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 HGU was last recorded at 98,408 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 15,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,262 miles · 27 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,146 miles
- Average per year
- 11,016 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,408 miles
- 2025 – 83,262 miles
- 2024 – 71,510 miles
- 2023 – 57,204 miles
- 2022 – 45,297 miles
- 2021 – 31,758 miles
- 2020 – 27,438 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,408 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Full MOT history
10 tests since 19 May 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,408 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 98,408 miles
- Test number
- 419241555925
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail98,408 miles (+15,146)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,408 miles
- Test number
- 187817004400
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass83,262 miles (+11,752)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 83,262 miles
- Test number
- 475327412047
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass71,510 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 71,510 miles
- Test number
- 706116451106
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail71,510 miles (+14,306)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,510 miles
- Test number
- 400145505226
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass57,204 miles (+3,063)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 57,204 miles
- Test number
- 132893568287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,141 miles (+8,844)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2024
- Odometer
- 54,141 miles
- Test number
- 625479037713
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,297 miles (+13,539)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2023
- Odometer
- 45,297 miles
- Test number
- 960372588527
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass31,758 miles (+4,320)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2022
- Odometer
- 31,758 miles
- Test number
- 735624769393
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass27,438 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2021
- Odometer
- 27,438 miles
- Test number
- 941265607310
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Questions about J8 HGU
- Does J8 HGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 HGU is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 HGU?
- The MOT on J8 HGU is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 HGU done?
- J8 HGU was recorded at 98,408 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 11,016 miles a year.
- Has J8 HGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 HGU has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on J8 HGU 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 HGU find?
- J8 HGU passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 1 more.
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