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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,699 cc

LD08 ETJMOT history

LD08 ETJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 28,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LD08 ETJ blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
28,384 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ETJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,699 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ETJ was last recorded at 28,384 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,522 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
862 miles
Average per year
1,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,384 miles
  • 2025 – 27,522 miles
  • 2024 – 27,038 miles
  • 2023 – 26,214 miles
  • 2022 – 25,411 miles
  • 2021 – 24,601 miles
  • 2020 – 23,975 miles
  • 2019 – 22,651 miles
  • 2018 – 21,185 miles
  • 2017 – 19,454 miles
  • 2016 – 17,978 miles
  • 2015 – 16,499 miles
  • 2014 – 14,339 miles
  • 2013 – 12,652 miles
  • 2012 – 9,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,384 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Covers & undertrays obscuring some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    28,384 miles
    Test number
    358853456140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail28,384 miles (+862)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,384 miles
    Test number
    260160875414
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass27,522 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    27,522 miles
    Test number
    863758127663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass27,038 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    27,038 miles
    Test number
    608214178056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail27,037 miles (+823)3 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,037 miles
    Test number
    240520449945
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak fluid dripping from bottom of shock casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working not working at beginning of test, started working during test, but at the end of the test not working again (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working PRS wasn't working at beginning of test, started working & still working at the end of the test. FURTHER INVESTIGATION BEFORE PRESENTING FOR RETEST ADVIESD (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass26,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    26,214 miles
    Test number
    491948022441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail26,214 miles (+803)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,214 miles
    Test number
    571441588944
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOTE! wiper blade effectiveness NOT tested (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working NOTE! wiper blade effectiveness NOT tested (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass25,411 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    25,411 miles
    Test number
    211086698643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail25,411 miles (+810)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,411 miles
    Test number
    393515135517
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet partially block
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass24,601 miles (+626)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    24,601 miles
    Test number
    147109860301
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper cover projecting slightly at join to both quarter panels

  11. Pass23,975 miles (+1,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    23,975 miles
    Test number
    489126573650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper cover projecting slightly at join to both quarter panels
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components

  12. Pass22,651 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    22,651 miles
    Test number
    388105338609
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components

  13. Fail22,647 miles (+1,462)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,647 miles
    Test number
    121152887193
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted projecting from vehicle at each end at join to quarter panels (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body panel slightly loose fuel filler flap, not closing flush to quarter panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components

  14. Pass21,185 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    21,185 miles
    Test number
    514712314859
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished & cracked
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components

  15. Fail21,184 miles (+1,730)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,184 miles
    Test number
    973345743977
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished & cracked
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components

  16. Pass19,454 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    19,454 miles
    Test number
    325339605798
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail19,450 miles (+1,472)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,450 miles
    Test number
    950304964455
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass17,978 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    17,978 miles
    Test number
    913087727187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail17,975 miles (+1,476)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,975 miles
    Test number
    274050258283
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracked on outer sidewalls
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  20. Pass16,499 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    16,499 miles
    Test number
    206247945087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,339 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    14,339 miles
    Test number
    995651954005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,652 miles (+2,798)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    12,652 miles
    Test number
    589143143044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,854 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    9,854 miles
    Test number
    806600442051
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LD08 ETJ

Does LD08 ETJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 ETJ is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ETJ?
The MOT on LD08 ETJ is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 ETJ done?
LD08 ETJ was recorded at 28,384 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 1,314 miles a year.
Has LD08 ETJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ETJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 ETJ 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 ETJ find?
LD08 ETJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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