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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LO08 BSUMOT history

LO08 BSU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 129,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2021.

LO08 BSU silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2022
Mileage
129,200 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2021
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 BSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 BSU was last recorded at 129,200 miles on 19 Nov 2021, 3,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,910 miles · 30 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,290 miles
Average per year
10,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 129,200 miles
  • 2020 – 125,910 miles
  • 2019 – 118,615 miles
  • 2018 – 107,187 miles
  • 2017 – 94,194 miles
  • 2016 – 80,177 miles
  • 2015 – 67,412 miles
  • 2014 – 54,436 miles
  • 2013 – 42,985 miles
  • 2012 – 29,730 miles
  • 2011 – 20,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,200 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,200 miles (+3,290)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,200 miles
    Test number
    236771223476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,910 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,910 miles
    Test number
    644360947854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail125,904 miles (+7,289)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,904 miles
    Test number
    585151439492
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass118,615 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,615 miles
    Test number
    773595229265
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail118,612 miles (+11,425)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,612 miles
    Test number
    438490641834
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass107,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    107,187 miles
    Test number
    126632862581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,182 miles (+12,988)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,182 miles
    Test number
    439762162501
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass94,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,194 miles
    Test number
    185328367182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.80mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.20mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail94,178 miles (+14,001)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,178 miles
    Test number
    892383178207
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.80mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.20mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass80,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,177 miles
    Test number
    791794341241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,177 miles (+12,765)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,177 miles
    Test number
    435259104225
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn very low

  12. Pass67,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,412 miles
    Test number
    677408045184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,412 miles (+12,976)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,412 miles
    Test number
    946938645181
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass54,436 miles (+11,451)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,436 miles
    Test number
    239967944193
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low inner and outer edge
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on sidewall and damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  15. Pass42,985 miles (+13,255)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,985 miles
    Test number
    225409243454
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on sidewalls

  16. Pass29,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,730 miles
    Test number
    187591052163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,729 miles (+9,326)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,729 miles
    Test number
    129001552199
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass20,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,403 miles
    Test number
    926914721153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 BSU

Does LO08 BSU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 BSU expired on 29 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 BSU?
The MOT on LO08 BSU expired on 29 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 BSU done?
LO08 BSU was recorded at 129,200 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2021, an average of 10,316 miles a year.
Has LO08 BSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 BSU has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LO08 BSU 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 LO08 BSU find?
LO08 BSU passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2021 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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