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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 2,035 cc

LO08 BUFMOT history

LO08 BUF is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LO08 BUF grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,002 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 BUF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,035 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 BUF was last recorded at 83,002 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 5,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,980 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,022 miles
Average per year
4,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,002 miles
  • 2025 – 77,980 miles
  • 2024 – 76,741 miles
  • 2023 – 74,790 miles
  • 2022 – 70,911 miles
  • 2021 – 67,476 miles
  • 2020 – 65,413 miles
  • 2019 – 59,311 miles
  • 2018 – 54,764 miles
  • 2017 – 48,372 miles
  • 2016 – 43,713 miles
  • 2015 – 37,075 miles
  • 2014 – 32,805 miles
  • 2013 – 27,028 miles
  • 2012 – 22,805 miles
  • 2011 – 18,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,002 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,002 miles (+5,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,002 miles
    Test number
    996253968166
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass77,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    77,980 miles
    Test number
    141993056435
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail77,980 miles (+1,239)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,980 miles
    Test number
    297652514346
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass76,741 miles (+1,951)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,741 miles
    Test number
    709472905548
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass74,790 miles (+3,879)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,790 miles
    Test number
    624063184439
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass70,911 miles (+3,435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,911 miles
    Test number
    125412323924
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass67,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,476 miles
    Test number
    555640842003
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail67,476 miles (+2,063)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,476 miles
    Test number
    278625521426
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass65,413 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,413 miles
    Test number
    267692800916
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail65,413 miles (+6,102)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,413 miles
    Test number
    950537396243
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass59,311 miles (+47)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    59,311 miles
    Test number
    578084918275
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail59,264 miles (+4,500)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,264 miles
    Test number
    282498155774
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass54,764 miles (+6,392)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    54,764 miles
    Test number
    379249608411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass48,372 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,372 miles
    Test number
    940452921910
    • AdvisoryUnder car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  15. Fail48,237 miles (+4,524)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,237 miles
    Test number
    722542529152
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  16. Pass43,713 miles (+6,638)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,713 miles
    Test number
    189518450799
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear Tyre

  17. Pass37,075 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    37,075 miles
    Test number
    329118155069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,805 miles (+5,777)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,805 miles
    Test number
    209465814418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,028 miles (+4,223)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    27,028 miles
    Test number
    286398153089
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass22,805 miles (+3,813)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,805 miles
    Test number
    887622672015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,992 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,992 miles
    Test number
    666927181059
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

Questions about LO08 BUF

Does LO08 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 BUF is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 BUF?
The MOT on LO08 BUF is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 BUF done?
LO08 BUF was recorded at 83,002 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 4,287 miles a year.
Has LO08 BUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 BUF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LO08 BUF 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 BUF find?
LO08 BUF passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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