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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,992 cc

LP08 NHZMOT history

LP08 NHZ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LP08 NHZ black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
104,371 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 NHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,992 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 NHZ was last recorded at 104,371 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,358 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
5,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,371 miles
  • 2025 – 101,344 miles
  • 2024 – 97,176 miles
  • 2023 – 93,724 miles
  • 2022 – 91,705 miles
  • 2021 – 88,358 miles
  • 2020 – 81,595 miles
  • 2019 – 24,652 miles
  • 2018 – 68,869 miles
  • 2017 – 61,813 miles
  • 2016 – 54,797 miles
  • 2015 – 47,430 miles
  • 2014 – 38,994 miles
  • 2013 – 31,908 miles
  • 2012 – 27,176 miles
  • 2011 – 20,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,371 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFuel pipes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,371 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    104,371 miles
    Test number
    691343069227
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  2. Fail104,358 miles (+3,014)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,358 miles
    Test number
    276516422607
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  3. Pass101,344 miles (+4,168)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,344 miles
    Test number
    819402947774
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front/Rear (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass97,176 miles (+3,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    97,176 miles
    Test number
    998647700691
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,724 miles (+2,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,724 miles
    Test number
    688440817952
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside is in poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass91,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,705 miles
    Test number
    117780162739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail91,705 miles (+3,347)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,705 miles
    Test number
    917778449884
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass88,358 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,358 miles
    Test number
    139829878678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,047 miles (+6,452)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,047 miles
    Test number
    813858558731
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,595 miles (+56,943)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,595 miles
    Test number
    434932833489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,652 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    24,652 miles
    Test number
    174752484176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail75,485 miles (+6,616)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,485 miles
    Test number
    292818817178
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass68,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,869 miles
    Test number
    851804221890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,869 miles (+7,056)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,869 miles
    Test number
    314280407597
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  15. Pass61,813 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,813 miles
    Test number
    341666566320
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail61,813 miles (+7,016)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,813 miles
    Test number
    113618001881
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass54,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,797 miles
    Test number
    630586705240
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Fail54,797 miles (+7,367)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,797 miles
    Test number
    827562936145
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass47,430 miles (+8,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,430 miles
    Test number
    296870675170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass38,994 miles (+7,086)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    38,994 miles
    Test number
    635033584108
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass31,908 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,908 miles
    Test number
    335414263160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,860 miles (+4,684)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,860 miles
    Test number
    435893463175
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

  23. Pass27,176 miles (+6,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,176 miles
    Test number
    675135382174
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass20,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,494 miles
    Test number
    766120261122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 NHZ

Does LP08 NHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 NHZ is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 NHZ?
The MOT on LP08 NHZ is valid until 17 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 NHZ done?
LP08 NHZ was recorded at 104,371 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 5,521 miles a year.
Has LP08 NHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 NHZ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 NHZ 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 NHZ find?
LP08 NHZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes; fuel pipes corroded.

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