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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LO08 YOWMOT history

LO08 YOW is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 10 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 67,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

LO08 YOW red Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
67,206 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 YOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 YOW was last recorded at 67,206 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 8,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,546 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,660 miles
Average per year
3,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,206 miles
  • 2025 – 58,546 miles
  • 2024 – 52,108 miles
  • 2023 – 45,337 miles
  • 2022 – 41,303 miles
  • 2021 – 37,146 miles
  • 2019 – 34,603 miles
  • 2018 – 32,993 miles
  • 2017 – 31,104 miles
  • 2016 – 28,873 miles
  • 2015 – 26,478 miles
  • 2014 – 23,993 miles
  • 2013 – 20,810 miles
  • 2012 – 16,835 miles
  • 2011 – 13,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,206 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass67,206 miles (+8,660)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    67,206 miles
    Test number
    177150337134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,546 miles (+6,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    58,546 miles
    Test number
    582220172843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass52,108 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    52,108 miles
    Test number
    990055670502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
  4. Fail52,091 miles (+6,754)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,091 miles
    Test number
    297707270951
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
  5. Pass45,337 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    45,337 miles
    Test number
    861880583386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail45,271 miles (+3,968)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,271 miles
    Test number
    931210126456
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass41,303 miles (+4,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    41,303 miles
    Test number
    120983148224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  8. Pass37,146 miles (+2,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    37,146 miles
    Test number
    784718537235
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside leading to flexi hose front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes moist no leaks detected time of test
  9. Pass34,603 miles (+1,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,603 miles
    Test number
    710331458901
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside leading to flexi hose at upper limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass32,993 miles (+1,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    32,993 miles
    Test number
    802932526498
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass31,104 miles (+2,231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    31,104 miles
    Test number
    856484684052
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside leading to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass28,873 miles (+2,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,873 miles
    Test number
    284606545682
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres worn close to wear markers
  13. Pass26,478 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,478 miles
    Test number
    488169065162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,993 miles (+3,183)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,993 miles
    Test number
    946787174139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,810 miles (+3,975)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    20,810 miles
    Test number
    865392183171
    • NoteTread low n.s.r. tyre
  16. Pass16,835 miles (+3,627)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    16,835 miles
    Test number
    439572372118
    • NoteO.s.r. brake disc corroded
    • NoteTread getting low on front tyres
  17. Pass13,208 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    13,208 miles
    Test number
    139157361143
    • NoteRear brake discs little rusty

Questions about LO08 YOW

Does LO08 YOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 YOW is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 YOW?
The MOT on LO08 YOW is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 YOW done?
LO08 YOW was recorded at 67,206 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 3,693 miles a year.
Has LO08 YOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 YOW has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LO08 YOW 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 YOW find?
LO08 YOW passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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