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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LB08 BSXMOT history

LB08 BSX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 19 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 68,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
68,489 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 BSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 BSX was last recorded at 68,489 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 2,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,453 miles · 3 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
2,036 miles
Average per year
3,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,489 miles
  • 2023 – 66,453 miles
  • 2021 – 62,537 miles
  • 2020 – 59,478 miles
  • 2019 – 57,466 miles
  • 2017 – 55,472 miles
  • 2015 – 48,236 miles
  • 2013 – 38,534 miles
  • 2012 – 31,998 miles
  • 2011 – 25,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,489 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    68,489 miles
    Test number
    232524682141
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail68,489 miles (+2,036)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,489 miles
    Test number
    228449348659
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass66,453 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    66,453 miles
    Test number
    644478434479
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail66,453 miles (+3,916)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,453 miles
    Test number
    217886088653
    • Repaired at testNearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass62,537 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,537 miles
    Test number
    419410551378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail62,537 miles (+3,059)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,537 miles
    Test number
    801166596602
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass59,478 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,478 miles
    Test number
    339808328769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,466 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,466 miles
    Test number
    183794700023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))

  9. Fail57,465 miles (+1,993)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,465 miles
    Test number
    239931160790
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear illuminated on info screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))

  10. Pass55,472 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,472 miles
    Test number
    367044763666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail55,472 miles (+7,236)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,472 miles
    Test number
    946596193330
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass48,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    48,236 miles
    Test number
    628276031661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,236 miles (+2,958)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,236 miles
    Test number
    507140018462
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail45,278 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,278 miles
    Test number
    298432855033
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass45,278 miles (+6,744)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,278 miles
    Test number
    675402055008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,534 miles
    Test number
    419423103340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail38,534 miles (+6,536)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,534 miles
    Test number
    926523503382
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass31,998 miles (+6,758)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,998 miles
    Test number
    207983482267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,240 miles
    Test number
    948722051255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 BSX

Does LB08 BSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 BSX expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 BSX?
The MOT on LB08 BSX expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 BSX done?
LB08 BSX was recorded at 68,489 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 3,106 miles a year.
Has LB08 BSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 BSX has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 BSX 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 LB08 BSX find?
LB08 BSX passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides.

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