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Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LP08 OBLMOT history

LP08 OBL is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 31 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LP08 OBL red Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
100,492 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 OBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 OBL was last recorded at 100,492 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 2,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,084 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,408 miles
Average per year
5,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,492 miles
  • 2025 – 98,084 miles
  • 2024 – 94,777 miles
  • 2023 – 90,666 miles
  • 2022 – 88,896 miles
  • 2021 – 88,245 miles
  • 2020 – 87,627 miles
  • 2019 – 86,003 miles
  • 2018 – 81,540 miles
  • 2017 – 75,291 miles
  • 2016 – 68,166 miles
  • 2015 – 53,894 miles
  • 2014 – 41,914 miles
  • 2013 – 29,070 miles
  • 2012 – 23,663 miles
  • 2011 – 23,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,492 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,492 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    100,492 miles
    Test number
    658598533268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail100,488 miles (+2,404)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,488 miles
    Test number
    729500931776
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass98,084 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,084 miles
    Test number
    967341020507
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNo reserve travel on handbrake

  4. Fail98,083 miles (+3,306)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,083 miles
    Test number
    973464786770
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNo reserve travel on handbrake

  5. Pass94,777 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,777 miles
    Test number
    274723460777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Fail94,777 miles (+4,111)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,777 miles
    Test number
    933655959639
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass90,666 miles (+1,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,666 miles
    Test number
    849476147235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,896 miles (+651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,896 miles
    Test number
    381017384876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass88,245 miles (+618)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,245 miles
    Test number
    897721764878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) x2

  10. Pass87,627 miles (+1,624)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,627 miles
    Test number
    443164994071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) x2

  11. Pass86,003 miles (+4,463)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,003 miles
    Test number
    214276610661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,540 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,540 miles
    Test number
    223335397683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,538 miles (+6,247)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,538 miles
    Test number
    365245662904
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass75,291 miles (+7,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,291 miles
    Test number
    597979073466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has raised tread sections and also cut but not exposing cords

  15. Pass68,166 miles (+14,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,166 miles
    Test number
    352279074195
    • AdvisoryFront pads worn,n/s/r tyre worn and side wall cut

  16. Pass53,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,894 miles
    Test number
    920180010337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,894 miles (+11,980)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,894 miles
    Test number
    535557774622
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass41,914 miles (+12,844)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,914 miles
    Test number
    877776364236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,070 miles (+5,407)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    29,070 miles
    Test number
    156850033098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    23,663 miles
    Test number
    425912652077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,663 miles (+57)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,663 miles
    Test number
    698442452017
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear wiper split

  22. Pass23,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,606 miles
    Test number
    987659951274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,606 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,606 miles
    Test number
    548178851210
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LP08 OBL

Does LP08 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 OBL is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 OBL?
The MOT on LP08 OBL is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 OBL done?
LP08 OBL was recorded at 100,492 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 5,136 miles a year.
Has LP08 OBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 OBL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 OBL 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 OBL find?
LP08 OBL passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi, and 1 more.

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