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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LP08 MZWMOT history

LP08 MZW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 22 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

LP08 MZW black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
70,735 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 MZW
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
22 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 MZW was last recorded at 70,735 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 8,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,915 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,820 miles
Average per year
3,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,735 miles
  • 2024 – 61,915 miles
  • 2023 – 58,598 miles
  • 2022 – 56,405 miles
  • 2021 – 53,691 miles
  • 2020 – 51,240 miles
  • 2019 – 48,932 miles
  • 2018 – 46,231 miles
  • 2017 – 43,314 miles
  • 2016 – 40,622 miles
  • 2015 – 37,374 miles
  • 2014 – 19,108 miles
  • 2013 – 18,409 miles
  • 2012 – 16,097 miles
  • 2011 – 14,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,735 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,735 miles (+8,820)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    70,735 miles
    Test number
    978122061945
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass61,915 miles (+3,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    61,915 miles
    Test number
    337890266552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass58,598 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    58,598 miles
    Test number
    139569085660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail58,593 miles (+2,188)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,593 miles
    Test number
    986119230685
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass56,405 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    56,405 miles
    Test number
    697643236035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail56,405 miles (+2,714)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,405 miles
    Test number
    942422760321
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass53,691 miles (+2,451)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    53,691 miles
    Test number
    391963522725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly corroded

  8. Pass51,240 miles (+44)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,240 miles
    Test number
    614242551497
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail51,196 miles (+2,264)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,196 miles
    Test number
    100724335924
    • MajorFuel tank leaking on filler neck area, heavy corrosion (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass48,932 miles (+2,701)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,932 miles
    Test number
    401222878822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shockabsorber corroded
    • 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 shockabsorber corroded

  11. Pass46,231 miles (+2,917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,231 miles
    Test number
    836137182661
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass43,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,314 miles
    Test number
    364013630606
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail43,314 miles (+2,692)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,314 miles
    Test number
    641873628160
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass40,622 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,622 miles
    Test number
    558886774510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,608 miles (+3,234)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,608 miles
    Test number
    600916633976
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  16. Pass37,374 miles (+322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,374 miles
    Test number
    204941110846
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass37,052 miles (+17,944)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,052 miles
    Test number
    637451565055
    • NoteThe brake pad wear warning is displaid but the pads all look to have plenty of friction surface left

  18. Pass19,108 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,108 miles
    Test number
    958790574044
    • NoteNs and os rear tyre tread perished

  19. Fail19,108 miles (+699)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,108 miles
    Test number
    559826764011
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNs and os rear tyre tread perished

  20. Pass18,409 miles (+15)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    18,409 miles
    Test number
    208766393145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres cracking and deteriorating

  21. Fail18,394 miles (+2,297)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,394 miles
    Test number
    356813393102
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres cracking and deteriorating

  22. Pass16,097 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,097 miles
    Test number
    218355252049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,451 miles
    Test number
    577810971023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 MZW

Does LP08 MZW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 MZW is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP08 MZW?
The MOT on LP08 MZW is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 MZW done?
LP08 MZW was recorded at 70,735 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 3,850 miles a year.
Has LP08 MZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 MZW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LP08 MZW 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 MZW find?
LP08 MZW passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 7 more.

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