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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LO08 BVCMOT history

LO08 BVC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 102,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2024.

LO08 BVC black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2025
Mileage
102,197 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 BVC
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
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 BVC was last recorded at 102,197 miles on 31 Jul 2024, 152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,045 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
152 miles
Average per year
6,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,197 miles
  • 2023 – 87,758 miles
  • 2021 – 63,303 miles
  • 2020 – 56,997 miles
  • 2019 – 55,147 miles
  • 2018 – 52,771 miles
  • 2017 – 49,225 miles
  • 2016 – 45,172 miles
  • 2015 – 41,602 miles
  • 2014 – 37,224 miles
  • 2013 – 31,126 miles
  • 2012 – 25,971 miles
  • 2011 – 21,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,197 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,197 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    102,197 miles
    Test number
    279351028627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,045 miles (+14,287)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,045 miles
    Test number
    352789746108
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass87,758 miles (+339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,758 miles
    Test number
    313785760831
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail87,419 miles (+24,116)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,419 miles
    Test number
    389048548074
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass63,303 miles (+6,306)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,303 miles
    Test number
    122181411715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,997 miles (+1,850)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,997 miles
    Test number
    216269226130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes

  7. Pass55,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,147 miles
    Test number
    651172710428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,147 miles (+2,376)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,147 miles
    Test number
    189493004226
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  9. Pass52,771 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,771 miles
    Test number
    332639275035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,225 miles (+4,053)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,225 miles
    Test number
    604580193925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,172 miles (+3,570)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,172 miles
    Test number
    651107871004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass41,602 miles (+4,378)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,602 miles
    Test number
    988671435124
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront bumper damged offside front underneath

  13. Pass37,224 miles (+6,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,224 miles
    Test number
    786085414168
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass31,126 miles (+5,155)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,126 miles
    Test number
    215672523182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,971 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,971 miles
    Test number
    939174912179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,771 miles
    Test number
    208059631189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 BVC

Does LO08 BVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 BVC expired on 30 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 BVC?
The MOT on LO08 BVC expired on 30 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 BVC done?
LO08 BVC was recorded at 102,197 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2024, an average of 6,092 miles a year.
Has LO08 BVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 BVC has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LO08 BVC 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 BVC find?
LO08 BVC passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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