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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,992 cc

LD08 EPAMOT history

LD08 EPA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 24 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 152,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2022.

LD08 EPA silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2023
Mileage
152,509 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 EPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,992 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 EPA was last recorded at 152,509 miles on 21 Dec 2022, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,500 miles · 20 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
10,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 152,509 miles
  • 2021 – 139,508 miles
  • 2020 – 124,269 miles
  • 2019 – 111,205 miles
  • 2018 – 100,916 miles
  • 2017 – 94,261 miles
  • 2016 – 81,279 miles
  • 2015 – 69,350 miles
  • 2014 – 60,499 miles
  • 2013 – 51,214 miles
  • 2012 – 40,388 miles
  • 2011 – 30,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,509 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryO/s/r brake discs rusted and scoredRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Covers & shields fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,509 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    152,509 miles
    Test number
    653425469875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake discs rusted and scored

  2. Fail152,500 miles (+12,992)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,500 miles
    Test number
    467135784746
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake discs rusted and scored

  3. Pass139,508 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,508 miles
    Test number
    623221773119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail139,503 miles (+15,234)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,503 miles
    Test number
    309436263073
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass124,269 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,269 miles
    Test number
    635594390211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished

  6. Fail124,256 miles (+13,051)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,256 miles
    Test number
    693243823880
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished

  7. Pass111,205 miles (+10,289)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,205 miles
    Test number
    156367228734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,916 miles (+6,655)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,916 miles
    Test number
    687801920346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,261 miles (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,261 miles
    Test number
    530536162076
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 2154017 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted

  10. Fail94,166 miles (+12,887)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,166 miles
    Test number
    292967844683
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 2154017 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted

  11. Pass81,279 miles (+11,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,279 miles
    Test number
    221281189444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted

  12. Pass69,350 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,350 miles
    Test number
    516170715177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,349 miles (+8,850)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,349 miles
    Test number
    725928405194
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass60,499 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,499 miles
    Test number
    805943314159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on limit
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on limit

  15. Fail60,498 miles (+9,284)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,498 miles
    Test number
    209944304146
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on limit
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on limit

  16. Pass51,214 miles (+10,826)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,214 miles
    Test number
    515357803144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,388 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,388 miles
    Test number
    295750962090
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  18. Fail40,388 miles (+9,429)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,388 miles
    Test number
    176506652473
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  19. Pass30,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,959 miles
    Test number
    165214571011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 EPA

Does LD08 EPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 EPA expired on 20 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 EPA?
The MOT on LD08 EPA expired on 20 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 EPA done?
LD08 EPA was recorded at 152,509 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2022, an average of 10,327 miles a year.
Has LD08 EPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 EPA has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LD08 EPA 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 LD08 EPA find?
LD08 EPA passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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