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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LL08 BYAMOT history

LL08 BYA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LL08 BYA black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
117,257 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 BYA
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
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 BYA was last recorded at 117,257 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 2,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,040 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,217 miles
Average per year
6,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,257 miles
  • 2025 – 115,040 miles
  • 2024 – 107,280 miles
  • 2023 – 100,328 miles
  • 2022 – 90,432 miles
  • 2021 – 81,242 miles
  • 2019 – 71,889 miles
  • 2018 – 68,444 miles
  • 2017 – 59,107 miles
  • 2016 – 53,062 miles
  • 2015 – 46,268 miles
  • 2014 – 39,314 miles
  • 2013 – 32,106 miles
  • 2012 – 26,220 miles
  • 2011 – 18,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,257 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play + dust cover split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,257 miles (+2,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    117,257 miles
    Test number
    355084181047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass115,040 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,040 miles
    Test number
    232264662256
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play + dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail115,040 miles (+7,760)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,040 miles
    Test number
    589193832080
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play + dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass107,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,280 miles
    Test number
    221416157687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail107,280 miles (+6,952)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,280 miles
    Test number
    367879505349
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass100,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    100,328 miles
    Test number
    204691726184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,328 miles (+9,896)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,328 miles
    Test number
    229296016339
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass90,432 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,432 miles
    Test number
    252442509483
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail90,432 miles (+9,190)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,432 miles
    Test number
    767958294834
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass81,242 miles (+9,353)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,242 miles
    Test number
    229222190436
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass71,889 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,889 miles
    Test number
    922614424662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,444 miles
    Test number
    779693984682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,444 miles (+9,337)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,444 miles
    Test number
    962982844079
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass59,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,107 miles
    Test number
    579090590642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,107 miles (+6,045)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,107 miles
    Test number
    507338126744
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass53,062 miles (+6,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,062 miles
    Test number
    336217606345
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass46,268 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,268 miles
    Test number
    256887015165
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail46,268 miles (+6,954)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,268 miles
    Test number
    259907415428
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass39,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,314 miles
    Test number
    288670824487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,314 miles (+7,208)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,314 miles
    Test number
    499110524135
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass32,106 miles (+5,886)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,106 miles
    Test number
    259952713427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,220 miles (+7,290)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,220 miles
    Test number
    286279102191
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteKnocking noise through steering column when shaking steering wheel

  23. Pass18,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,930 miles
    Test number
    708099001130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 BYA

Does LL08 BYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 BYA is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 BYA?
The MOT on LL08 BYA is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 BYA done?
LL08 BYA was recorded at 117,257 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 6,679 miles a year.
Has LL08 BYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 BYA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 BYA 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 LL08 BYA find?
LL08 BYA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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