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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LP08 DPNMOT history

LP08 DPN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 25 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

LP08 DPN silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
93,971 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 DPN
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
25 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 DPN was last recorded at 93,971 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,971 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,971 miles
  • 2025 – 91,640 miles
  • 2024 – 87,892 miles
  • 2023 – 83,603 miles
  • 2022 – 80,051 miles
  • 2021 – 76,752 miles
  • 2020 – 73,427 miles
  • 2019 – 68,286 miles
  • 2018 – 63,137 miles
  • 2017 – 55,678 miles
  • 2016 – 49,295 miles
  • 2015 – 45,480 miles
  • 2014 – 41,558 miles
  • 2013 – 36,324 miles
  • 2012 – 31,463 miles
  • 2011 – 26,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,971 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,971 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    93,971 miles
    Test number
    246020615510
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail93,971 miles (+2,331)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,971 miles
    Test number
    994312593164
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass91,640 miles (+3,748)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,640 miles
    Test number
    927702844168
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass87,892 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,892 miles
    Test number
    966091256295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCar has age related rust

  5. Fail87,890 miles (+4,287)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,890 miles
    Test number
    799498127578
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass83,603 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,603 miles
    Test number
    429149454950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,051 miles
    Test number
    153811291959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,051 miles (+3,299)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,051 miles
    Test number
    724745875661
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass76,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,752 miles
    Test number
    443072338561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,752 miles (+3,325)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,752 miles
    Test number
    247326991519
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass73,427 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,427 miles
    Test number
    950170163794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,286 miles
    Test number
    907876909407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail68,286 miles (+5,149)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,286 miles
    Test number
    115542980678
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass63,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,137 miles
    Test number
    420762436660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,136 miles (+7,458)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,136 miles
    Test number
    287270339508
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass55,678 miles (+6,383)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,678 miles
    Test number
    277370164049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 55 16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is fitted with plastic undercovers which inhibit a full inspection

  17. Pass49,295 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    49,295 miles
    Test number
    848048366089
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail49,295 miles (+3,815)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,295 miles
    Test number
    151312183298
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass45,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,480 miles
    Test number
    782971846558
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  20. Fail45,480 miles (+3,922)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,480 miles
    Test number
    430061560003
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  21. Pass41,558 miles (+5,234)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,558 miles
    Test number
    545878114250
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass36,324 miles (+4,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,324 miles
    Test number
    477921993193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass31,463 miles (+5,324)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,463 miles
    Test number
    928434592167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,139 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,139 miles
    Test number
    268630421242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,299 miles
    Test number
    638407481188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 DPN

Does LP08 DPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 DPN is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 DPN?
The MOT on LP08 DPN is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 DPN done?
LP08 DPN was recorded at 93,971 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,554 miles a year.
Has LP08 DPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 DPN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 DPN 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 LP08 DPN find?
LP08 DPN passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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