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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LO08 GUGMOT history

LO08 GUG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

LO08 GUG black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
68,579 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 GUG
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 valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 GUG was last recorded at 68,579 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,287 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
292 miles
Average per year
3,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,579 miles
  • 2025 – 68,287 miles
  • 2024 – 67,937 miles
  • 2023 – 67,365 miles
  • 2022 – 66,508 miles
  • 2021 – 64,954 miles
  • 2020 – 63,759 miles
  • 2019 – 60,281 miles
  • 2018 – 53,530 miles
  • 2017 – 47,128 miles
  • 2016 – 38,564 miles
  • 2015 – 32,751 miles
  • 2014 – 28,659 miles
  • 2013 – 24,714 miles
  • 2012 – 19,300 miles
  • 2011 – 14,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,579 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass68,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    68,579 miles
    Test number
    197323130218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail68,579 miles (+292)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,579 miles
    Test number
    858570320941
    • 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))

  3. Pass68,287 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    68,287 miles
    Test number
    710176415255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,937 miles (+572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,937 miles
    Test number
    872976380341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass67,365 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,365 miles
    Test number
    167838414839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,357 miles (+849)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,357 miles
    Test number
    565450849387
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass66,508 miles (+1,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,508 miles
    Test number
    502085108830
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass64,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,954 miles
    Test number
    717899701445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail64,949 miles (+1,190)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,949 miles
    Test number
    243973699765
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass63,759 miles (+3,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,759 miles
    Test number
    577009203854
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass60,281 miles (+6,751)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,281 miles
    Test number
    249801811967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,530 miles (+6,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,530 miles
    Test number
    480549205522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass47,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,128 miles
    Test number
    299467552533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail47,128 miles (+8,564)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,128 miles
    Test number
    788910057469
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass38,564 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,564 miles
    Test number
    173138625044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail38,564 miles (+5,813)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,564 miles
    Test number
    630175942869
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass32,751 miles (+4,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,751 miles
    Test number
    459748745133
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass28,659 miles (+3,945)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,659 miles
    Test number
    917778144101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,714 miles (+5,414)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,714 miles
    Test number
    596078743108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,300 miles (+5,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,300 miles
    Test number
    215857132121
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass14,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    14,287 miles
    Test number
    207283041429
    • 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)

  22. Fail14,287 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,287 miles
    Test number
    706963841176
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • 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)

Questions about LO08 GUG

Does LO08 GUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 GUG is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 GUG?
The MOT on LO08 GUG is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 GUG done?
LO08 GUG was recorded at 68,579 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 3,558 miles a year.
Has LO08 GUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 GUG has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 GUG 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 GUG find?
LO08 GUG passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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