Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc
LB08 VFPMOT history
LB08 VFP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,313 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 85,313 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,685 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 VFP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 VFP was last recorded at 85,313 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 3,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 81,588 miles · 28 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,725 miles
- Average per year
- 4,685 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 85,313 miles
- 2024 – 81,588 miles
- 2023 – 77,719 miles
- 2022 – 73,572 miles
- 2021 – 70,080 miles
- 2020 – 67,115 miles
- 2019 – 64,800 miles
- 2018 – 62,174 miles
- 2017 – 58,780 miles
- 2016 – 56,088 miles
- 2015 – 49,857 miles
- 2014 – 38,935 miles
- 2013 – 35,442 miles
- 2012 – 25,146 miles
- 2011 – 17,997 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,313 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Fuel hose deteriorated filler neck
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to rear brake discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside rear and offside rear tyre perished/cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 16 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,313 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 85,313 miles
- Test number
- 466353276132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,313 miles (+3,725)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,313 miles
- Test number
- 143586308864
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,588 miles (+3,869)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 81,588 miles
- Test number
- 406525652906
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm needs changing asap (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,719 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 77,719 miles
- Test number
- 315640221642
- AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Fail77,719 miles (+4,147)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,719 miles
- Test number
- 215139426616
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Pass73,572 miles (+3,492)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 73,572 miles
- Test number
- 542052836658
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipe and overflow pipe corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass70,080 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 70,080 miles
- Test number
- 471270967492
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear tyre perished/cracked
Fail70,078 miles (+2,963)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,078 miles
- Test number
- 190245794834
- MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front outer gaiter insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside front (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess offside front engine mounting bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear tyre perished/cracked
Pass67,115 miles (+2,315)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 67,115 miles
- Test number
- 268165018953
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyres and offside rear tyres deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
Pass64,800 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 64,800 miles
- Test number
- 455071095336
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail64,800 miles (+2,626)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,800 miles
- Test number
- 271234310580
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,174 miles (+3,394)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 62,174 miles
- Test number
- 961846855527
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass58,780 miles (+2,692)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 58,780 miles
- Test number
- 276712030545
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass56,088 miles (+6,231)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 56,088 miles
- Test number
- 762157494357
- AdvisoryFront wiper slightly smeary
Pass49,857 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 49,857 miles
- Test number
- 131505401275
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail49,857 miles (+10,922)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,857 miles
- Test number
- 647885360193
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass38,935 miles (+3,493)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 38,935 miles
- Test number
- 775178314151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,442 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 35,442 miles
- Test number
- 235048973144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,442 miles (+10,296)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,442 miles
- Test number
- 798088973100
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass25,146 miles (+7,149)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 25,146 miles
- Test number
- 407104362117
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass17,997 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 17,997 miles
- Test number
- 936417061115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 VFP
- Does LB08 VFP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 VFP is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 VFP?
- The MOT on LB08 VFP is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 VFP done?
- LB08 VFP was recorded at 85,313 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 4,685 miles a year.
- Has LB08 VFP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 VFP has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB08 VFP 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 VFP find?
- LB08 VFP passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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