Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc
LL08 COUMOT history
LL08 COU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,080 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 119,080 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,762 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 COU
- 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 16 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL08 COU was last recorded at 119,080 miles on 14 Jun 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 119,077 miles · 13 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 6,762 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,080 miles
- 2025 – 116,494 miles
- 2024 – 114,087 miles
- 2023 – 112,546 miles
- 2022 – 109,031 miles
- 2021 – 98,045 miles
- 2020 – 92,561 miles
- 2019 – 89,495 miles
- 2018 – 86,701 miles
- 2017 – 83,539 miles
- 2016 – 80,611 miles
- 2015 – 77,576 miles
- 2014 – 70,815 miles
- 2013 – 56,471 miles
- 2012 – 34,509 miles
- 2010 – 13,257 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,080 miles
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Stop lamp(s) all not working
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,080 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 119,080 miles
- Test number
- 322721711633
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Fail119,077 miles (+2,583)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,077 miles
- Test number
- 797603349978
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Pass116,494 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 116,494 miles
- Test number
- 152473550194
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail116,488 miles (+2,401)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,488 miles
- Test number
- 215344378511
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass114,087 miles (+1,541)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 114,087 miles
- Test number
- 914622097419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,546 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 112,546 miles
- Test number
- 820147709822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,546 miles (+3,515)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,546 miles
- Test number
- 584037107175
- Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass109,031 miles (+10,986)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 109,031 miles
- Test number
- 940852650847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,045 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 98,045 miles
- Test number
- 795613645374
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail98,044 miles (+5,483)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,044 miles
- Test number
- 605488188932
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,561 miles (+3,066)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 92,561 miles
- Test number
- 407285095143
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Pass89,495 miles (+2,794)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 89,495 miles
- Test number
- 692710347227
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass86,701 miles (+3,162)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 86,701 miles
- Test number
- 742176915002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass83,539 miles (+2,928)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 83,539 miles
- Test number
- 536846970727
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,611 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 80,611 miles
- Test number
- 371756393192
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail80,611 miles (+3,035)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,611 miles
- Test number
- 901052062212
- Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass77,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 77,576 miles
- Test number
- 246940455018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,576 miles (+6,761)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,576 miles
- Test number
- 896920755036
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass70,815 miles (+14,344)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 70,815 miles
- Test number
- 339138944002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,471 miles (+21,962)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 56,471 miles
- Test number
- 145906343452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,509 miles (+21,252)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 34,509 miles
- Test number
- 367375752070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,257 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 13,257 miles
- Test number
- 203994090228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,256 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,256 miles
- Test number
- 601283090263
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about LL08 COU
- Does LL08 COU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 COU is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 COU?
- The MOT on LL08 COU is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL08 COU done?
- LL08 COU was recorded at 119,080 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2026, an average of 6,762 miles a year.
- Has LL08 COU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 COU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL08 COU 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 COU find?
- LL08 COU passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side; nearside rear bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached.
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