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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LD08 JAUMOT history

LD08 JAU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 102,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2024.

LD08 JAU black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2025
Mileage
102,037 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 JAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 JAU was last recorded at 102,037 miles on 20 Dec 2024, 2,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,286 miles · 20 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,751 miles
Average per year
5,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,037 miles
  • 2023 – 99,286 miles
  • 2022 – 95,259 miles
  • 2021 – 89,358 miles
  • 2020 – 85,733 miles
  • 2019 – 80,448 miles
  • 2018 – 75,766 miles
  • 2017 – 70,581 miles
  • 2016 – 64,592 miles
  • 2015 – 58,426 miles
  • 2014 – 51,164 miles
  • 2013 – 43,227 miles
  • 2012 – 36,261 miles
  • 2011 – 27,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,037 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,037 miles (+2,751)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    102,037 miles
    Test number
    587938372169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe
  2. Pass99,286 miles (+4,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,286 miles
    Test number
    941068446950
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass95,259 miles (+5,901)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,259 miles
    Test number
    601927413829
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass89,358 miles (+3,625)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,358 miles
    Test number
    111815328596
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNear side CV boot starting to leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOff side CV boot starting to leak
  5. Pass85,733 miles (+5,285)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,733 miles
    Test number
    381232618367
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. Pass80,448 miles (+4,682)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,448 miles
    Test number
    475406851415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,766 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,766 miles
    Test number
    672481647692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,581 miles (+5,989)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,581 miles
    Test number
    661139221467
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe corroded
  9. Pass64,592 miles (+6,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,592 miles
    Test number
    595258650665
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer tyres low
  10. Fail58,426 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,426 miles
    Test number
    705859475011
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
  11. Pass58,426 miles (+7,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,426 miles
    Test number
    898719775094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
  12. Pass51,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,164 miles
    Test number
    175070574415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Fail51,164 miles (+7,937)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,164 miles
    Test number
    319560974017
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Pass43,227 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    43,227 miles
    Test number
    169274873032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  15. Fail43,227 miles (+6,966)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,227 miles
    Test number
    508564673022
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  16. Pass36,261 miles (+8,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,261 miles
    Test number
    255399982097
    • 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)
  17. Pass27,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,317 miles
    Test number
    249213581018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 JAU

Does LD08 JAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 JAU expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 JAU?
The MOT on LD08 JAU expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 JAU done?
LD08 JAU was recorded at 102,037 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2024, an average of 5,437 miles a year.
Has LD08 JAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 JAU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on LD08 JAU 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 JAU find?
LD08 JAU passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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