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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LP08 OMLMOT history

LP08 OML is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 24 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 146,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.

LP08 OML grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2025
Mileage
146,582 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 OML
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LP08 OML was last recorded at 146,582 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 6,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,758 miles · 1 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,824 miles
Average per year
8,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,582 miles
  • 2024 – 139,758 miles
  • 2023 – 133,965 miles
  • 2022 – 130,059 miles
  • 2021 – 126,091 miles
  • 2020 – 124,242 miles
  • 2019 – 123,148 miles
  • 2018 – 117,943 miles
  • 2017 – 106,742 miles
  • 2016 – 92,366 miles
  • 2015 – 77,664 miles
  • 2014 – 61,946 miles
  • 2013 – 52,680 miles
  • 2012 – 39,621 miles
  • 2011 – 27,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,582 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,582 miles (+6,824)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,582 miles
    Test number
    108674859284
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass139,758 miles (+5,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    139,758 miles
    Test number
    603126255772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass133,965 miles (+3,906)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    133,965 miles
    Test number
    586711473897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,059 miles
    Test number
    384562260411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,059 miles (+3,968)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,059 miles
    Test number
    899577021022
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass126,091 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,091 miles
    Test number
    129670286537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryHeavy cracking in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring corroded

  7. Fail126,091 miles (+1,849)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,091 miles
    Test number
    888983126140
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryHeavy cracking in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front coil spring corroded

  8. Pass124,242 miles (+1,094)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    124,242 miles
    Test number
    162714648009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated

  9. Pass123,148 miles (+5,205)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,148 miles
    Test number
    207579139885
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES DETERIORATED 185/65/15

  10. Pass117,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,943 miles
    Test number
    127893808554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,943 miles (+11,201)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,943 miles
    Test number
    754818231634
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass106,742 miles (+14,376)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,742 miles
    Test number
    808156825663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,366 miles (+14,702)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,366 miles
    Test number
    895515714467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,664 miles (+15,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,664 miles
    Test number
    799211549537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges

  15. Pass61,946 miles (+9,266)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,946 miles
    Test number
    277048494454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,680 miles (+13,059)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,680 miles
    Test number
    917517683133
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished.

  17. Pass39,621 miles (+12,069)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,621 miles
    Test number
    465727872170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,552 miles
    Test number
    448463991147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 OML

Does LP08 OML currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 OML expired on 3 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 OML?
The MOT on LP08 OML expired on 3 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 OML done?
LP08 OML was recorded at 146,582 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 8,510 miles a year.
Has LP08 OML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 OML has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 OML 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 OML find?
LP08 OML failed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 7 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, and 9 more.

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