
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc
LP08 HDKMOT history
LP08 HDK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 16 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 42,716 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 42,716 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 16 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 2,295 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 HDK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 16 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 HDK was last recorded at 42,716 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 3,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 39,426 miles · 7 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,290 miles
- Average per year
- 2,295 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 42,716 miles
- 2025 – 39,426 miles
- 2024 – 37,075 miles
- 2023 – 34,815 miles
- 2022 – 32,390 miles
- 2021 – 30,396 miles
- 2020 – 28,913 miles
- 2019 – 28,634 miles
- 2018 – 27,791 miles
- 2017 – 26,324 miles
- 2016 – 24,606 miles
- 2015 – 21,601 miles
- 2014 – 17,885 miles
- 2013 – 14,327 miles
- 2012 – 11,491 miles
- 2011 – 8,046 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 11 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass42,716 miles (+3,290)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 42,716 miles
- Test number
- 516200380188
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass39,426 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 39,426 miles
- Test number
- 227890890955
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fail39,425 miles (+2,350)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,425 miles
- Test number
- 939065342375
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass37,075 miles (+2,260)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 37,075 miles
- Test number
- 205401681740
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low efforts on both sides (1.2.1 (c))
Pass34,815 miles (+2,425)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 34,815 miles
- Test number
- 591534738920
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long pipe on rear end (1.1.11 (c))
Pass32,390 miles (+1,994)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 32,390 miles
- Test number
- 671174437787
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,396 miles (+1,483)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 30,396 miles
- Test number
- 261357407814
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside, cuts in tread and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted under vehicle
Pass28,913 miles (+279)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 28,913 miles
- Test number
- 681003383170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,634 miles (+843)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 28,634 miles
- Test number
- 829254577894
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass27,791 miles (+1,467)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 27,791 miles
- Test number
- 145861100220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,324 miles (+1,718)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 26,324 miles
- Test number
- 889544062729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,606 miles (+3,005)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 24,606 miles
- Test number
- 801151980564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,601 miles (+3,716)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 21,601 miles
- Test number
- 176347115261
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges 2 m/m tread
Pass17,885 miles (+3,558)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 17,885 miles
- Test number
- 656730294129
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass14,327 miles (+2,836)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 14,327 miles
- Test number
- 549805083185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,491 miles (+3,445)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 11,491 miles
- Test number
- 345583192174
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass8,046 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 8,046 miles
- Test number
- 389572191175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP08 HDK
- Does LP08 HDK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 HDK is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 HDK?
- The MOT on LP08 HDK is valid until 26 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 HDK done?
- LP08 HDK was recorded at 42,716 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 2,295 miles a year.
- Has LP08 HDK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 HDK has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP08 HDK 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 HDK find?
- LP08 HDK passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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