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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LB08 VEVMOT history

LB08 VEV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 18 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
92,561 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VEV
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
18 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VEV was last recorded at 92,561 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,695 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
866 miles
Average per year
3,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,561 miles
  • 2025 – 91,695 miles
  • 2024 – 90,605 miles
  • 2023 – 88,093 miles
  • 2022 – 85,331 miles
  • 2021 – 84,109 miles
  • 2020 – 82,413 miles
  • 2019 – 78,770 miles
  • 2018 – 73,025 miles
  • 2017 – 68,742 miles
  • 2016 – 64,645 miles
  • 2014 – 62,210 miles
  • 2013 – 59,345 miles
  • 2012 – 54,781 miles
  • 2011 – 44,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,561 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear accident damage on wing

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 185/65/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Wipers starting to smear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,561 miles (+866)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    92,561 miles
    Test number
    477156714415
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear accident damage on wing

  2. Pass91,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    91,695 miles
    Test number
    352073463513
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail91,694 miles (+1,089)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,694 miles
    Test number
    407244219186
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass90,605 miles (+2,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    90,605 miles
    Test number
    603512219416
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass88,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,093 miles
    Test number
    135219072622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail88,093 miles (+2,762)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,093 miles
    Test number
    943517086942
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass85,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,331 miles
    Test number
    897346082083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail85,331 miles (+1,222)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,331 miles
    Test number
    172810729366
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass84,109 miles (+1,696)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    84,109 miles
    Test number
    112807991961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185\65\15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass82,413 miles (+3,643)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    82,413 miles
    Test number
    753220437487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,770 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,770 miles
    Test number
    313268544523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,803 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2020
    Odometer
    77,803 miles
    Test number
    207577450386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

  13. Fail77,803 miles (+4,778)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,803 miles
    Test number
    446763930617
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

  14. Pass73,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,025 miles
    Test number
    667749927780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,025 miles (+4,283)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,025 miles
    Test number
    233564507041
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass68,742 miles (+4,097)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    68,742 miles
    Test number
    553452432645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,645 miles (+2,435)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,645 miles
    Test number
    626226919135
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front and rear discs
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Fail62,210 miles2 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,210 miles
    Test number
    179874484091
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteUnable too see inner rear brake pads

  19. Pass62,210 miles (+2,865)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,210 miles
    Test number
    605724584009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteUnable too see inner rear brake pads

  20. Pass59,345 miles (+4,564)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,345 miles
    Test number
    935755183068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,781 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,781 miles
    Test number
    716000722238
    • NoteAdvise tracking out,needs checking
    • NoteEngine mangement light staying on, does not turn off

  22. Fail54,776 miles (+10,439)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,776 miles
    Test number
    335770322431
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise tracking out,needs checking
    • NoteEngine mangement light staying on, does not turn off

  23. Pass44,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,337 miles
    Test number
    286619801115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 VEV

Does LB08 VEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 VEV is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VEV?
The MOT on LB08 VEV is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 VEV done?
LB08 VEV was recorded at 92,561 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 3,183 miles a year.
Has LB08 VEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VEV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 VEV 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 VEV find?
LB08 VEV passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both side; nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 4 more.

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