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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LB08 VEXMOT history

LB08 VEX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 18 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 77,445 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
77,445 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VEX
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 expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VEX was last recorded at 77,445 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,677 miles · 13 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
768 miles
Average per year
2,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,445 miles
  • 2023 – 76,677 miles
  • 2022 – 71,417 miles
  • 2021 – 68,988 miles
  • 2019 – 63,175 miles
  • 2017 – 61,709 miles
  • 2016 – 58,632 miles
  • 2015 – 54,745 miles
  • 2014 – 50,622 miles
  • 2012 – 49,032 miles
  • 2011 – 44,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,445 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass77,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,445 miles
    Test number
    899005477146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail77,445 miles (+768)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,445 miles
    Test number
    547979697900
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass76,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    76,677 miles
    Test number
    318348849525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Gearbox mounting defective
  4. Fail76,677 miles (+5,260)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,677 miles
    Test number
    107472214835
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Gearbox mounting defective
  5. Pass71,417 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    71,417 miles
    Test number
    464248515056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,416 miles (+2,428)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,416 miles
    Test number
    111614688600
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBonnett realease isecure
  7. Pass68,988 miles (+5,813)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,988 miles
    Test number
    265812148588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,175 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,175 miles
    Test number
    447574153271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,709 miles (+3,077)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,709 miles
    Test number
    623253248603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,632 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,632 miles
    Test number
    989845747690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,629 miles (+3,884)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,629 miles
    Test number
    179312693672
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
  12. Pass54,745 miles (+4,123)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,745 miles
    Test number
    969524325201
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass50,622 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,622 miles
    Test number
    939669044129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,032 miles
    Test number
    285997972190
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  15. Fail49,032 miles (+5,012)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,032 miles
    Test number
    706057872129
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  16. Pass44,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,020 miles
    Test number
    969564471146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 VEX

Does LB08 VEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 VEX expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VEX?
The MOT on LB08 VEX expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 VEX done?
LB08 VEX was recorded at 77,445 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 2,457 miles a year.
Has LB08 VEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VEX has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 VEX 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 VEX find?
LB08 VEX passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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