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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LB08 HOAMOT history

LB08 HOA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
113,251 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 HOA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 HOA was last recorded at 113,251 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,251 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,251 miles
  • 2024 – 109,837 miles
  • 2023 – 105,117 miles
  • 2022 – 101,455 miles
  • 2021 – 94,909 miles
  • 2020 – 88,333 miles
  • 2019 – 82,958 miles
  • 2018 – 75,781 miles
  • 2017 – 67,273 miles
  • 2016 – 58,493 miles
  • 2015 – 41,851 miles
  • 2014 – 34,890 miles
  • 2012 – 27,657 miles
  • 2011 – 18,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,251 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,251 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    113,251 miles
    Test number
    284265230297
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  2. Fail113,251 miles (+3,414)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,251 miles
    Test number
    116291284392
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  3. Pass109,837 miles (+194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    109,837 miles
    Test number
    293090382002
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

  4. Fail109,643 miles (+4,526)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,643 miles
    Test number
    311139618926
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

  5. Pass105,117 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    105,117 miles
    Test number
    131157408006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

  6. Fail105,117 miles (+3,662)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,117 miles
    Test number
    876147573358
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass101,455 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,455 miles
    Test number
    401937636672
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (only under load, when the vehicle is in either drive or reverse) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and edges are heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  8. Fail101,455 miles (+6,546)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,455 miles
    Test number
    856384399269
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (only under load, when the vehicle is in either drive or reverse) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and edges are heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass94,909 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,909 miles
    Test number
    836416877909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge is worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  10. Fail94,909 miles (+6,576)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,909 miles
    Test number
    276641317360
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge is worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  11. Pass88,333 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,333 miles
    Test number
    264017705143
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet partially blocked
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Fail88,333 miles (+5,375)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,333 miles
    Test number
    640634127016
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet partially blocked
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Pass82,958 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,958 miles
    Test number
    870918502507
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Fail82,958 miles (+7,177)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,958 miles
    Test number
    562597663768
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass75,781 miles (+8,508)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,781 miles
    Test number
    193562454883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to the minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  16. Pass67,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,273 miles
    Test number
    530841161579
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryVery slight oil leak between the engine and gearbox

  17. Fail67,273 miles (+8,780)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,273 miles
    Test number
    968423375308
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryVery slight oil leak between the engine and gearbox

  18. Pass58,493 miles (+8,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    58,493 miles
    Test number
    884833110268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass50,419 miles (+8,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,419 miles
    Test number
    279269404014
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass41,851 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,851 miles
    Test number
    637335205057
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail41,851 miles (+6,961)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,851 miles
    Test number
    429015705092
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass34,890 miles (+7,233)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,890 miles
    Test number
    129267604049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,657 miles
    Test number
    899941902210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,657 miles (+9,627)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,657 miles
    Test number
    336581502265
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass18,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,030 miles
    Test number
    617166381122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 HOA

Does LB08 HOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 HOA is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 HOA?
The MOT on LB08 HOA is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 HOA done?
LB08 HOA was recorded at 113,251 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 6,621 miles a year.
Has LB08 HOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 HOA has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 HOA 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 HOA find?
LB08 HOA passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm, and 3 more.

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