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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,699 cc

LB08 YJWMOT history

LB08 YJW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 19 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
92,573 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 YJW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,699 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 YJW was last recorded at 92,573 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 1,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,762 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,811 miles
Average per year
4,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,573 miles
  • 2025 – 90,762 miles
  • 2024 – 89,269 miles
  • 2023 – 87,950 miles
  • 2022 – 86,135 miles
  • 2021 – 83,966 miles
  • 2020 – 82,162 miles
  • 2019 – 79,930 miles
  • 2018 – 76,957 miles
  • 2017 – 74,301 miles
  • 2016 – 69,519 miles
  • 2015 – 55,557 miles
  • 2014 – 51,075 miles
  • 2013 – 41,737 miles
  • 2012 – 32,706 miles
  • 2011 – 23,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,573 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,573 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    92,573 miles
    Test number
    943550803836
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail92,573 miles (+1,811)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,573 miles
    Test number
    967106334041
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass90,762 miles (+1,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,762 miles
    Test number
    795373940474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass89,269 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,269 miles
    Test number
    250672477473
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail89,269 miles (+1,319)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,269 miles
    Test number
    264167767145
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass87,950 miles (+1,815)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,950 miles
    Test number
    718582560215
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass86,135 miles (+2,169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,135 miles
    Test number
    466185849368
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass83,966 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,966 miles
    Test number
    660326920352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail83,964 miles (+1,802)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,964 miles
    Test number
    409999377614
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass82,162 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,162 miles
    Test number
    852051182200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,930 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,930 miles
    Test number
    504730765281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,928 miles (+2,971)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,928 miles
    Test number
    363838286537
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass76,957 miles (+2,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,957 miles
    Test number
    847975634799
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV boot has a pin hole in boot but still protecting joint

  14. Pass74,301 miles (+4,782)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,301 miles
    Test number
    164547280681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,519 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,519 miles
    Test number
    912556031710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,517 miles (+13,960)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,517 miles
    Test number
    286713639414
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass55,557 miles (+4,482)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,557 miles
    Test number
    389866375108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,075 miles (+9,338)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,075 miles
    Test number
    886312664158
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked and perished
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass41,737 miles (+9,031)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,737 miles
    Test number
    326634433163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,706 miles (+8,880)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,706 miles
    Test number
    349062672188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    23,826 miles
    Test number
    795702591144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 YJW

Does LB08 YJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 YJW is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 YJW?
The MOT on LB08 YJW is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 YJW done?
LB08 YJW was recorded at 92,573 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 4,578 miles a year.
Has LB08 YJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 YJW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 YJW 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 YJW find?
LB08 YJW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear nail in tyre.

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