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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LP08 ORKMOT history

LP08 ORK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 15 Aug 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

LP08 ORK black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
137,250 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 ORK
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
15 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 ORK was last recorded at 137,250 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 2,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
135,134 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,116 miles
Average per year
8,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,250 miles
  • 2024 – 135,134 miles
  • 2023 – 131,981 miles
  • 2022 – 123,258 miles
  • 2021 – 110,347 miles
  • 2020 – 97,042 miles
  • 2019 – 85,813 miles
  • 2018 – 70,812 miles
  • 2017 – 61,903 miles
  • 2016 – 51,456 miles
  • 2015 – 40,796 miles
  • 2014 – 31,900 miles
  • 2012 – 24,320 miles
  • 2011 – 19,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,250 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,250 miles (+2,116)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    137,250 miles
    Test number
    426241537507
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass135,134 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    135,134 miles
    Test number
    701009220061
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank filler pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted
  3. Fail135,134 miles (+3,153)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,134 miles
    Test number
    462034025941
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank filler pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted
  4. Pass131,981 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    131,981 miles
    Test number
    787954632902
    • 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))
  5. Fail131,981 miles (+8,723)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,981 miles
    Test number
    155195888464
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  6. Pass123,258 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,258 miles
    Test number
    694449126283
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail123,257 miles (+12,910)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,257 miles
    Test number
    809274279617
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass110,347 miles (+13,305)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    110,347 miles
    Test number
    741326074033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,042 miles (+11,229)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    97,042 miles
    Test number
    371568630588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,813 miles (+15,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    85,813 miles
    Test number
    855264673439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp bracket snapped
  11. Pass70,812 miles (+8,909)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,812 miles
    Test number
    231975805244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,903 miles (+10,447)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,903 miles
    Test number
    716998320670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass51,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,456 miles
    Test number
    486226476786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,456 miles (+10,660)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,456 miles
    Test number
    358274027628
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
  15. Pass40,796 miles (+8,896)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    40,796 miles
    Test number
    786638285137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,900 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,900 miles
    Test number
    228848694418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,212 miles (+6,892)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,212 miles
    Test number
    948029274049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteParking brake lever slight high travel
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteX2 Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass24,320 miles (+4,941)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,320 miles
    Test number
    988567122291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    19,379 miles
    Test number
    156712501299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 ORK

Does LP08 ORK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 ORK expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 ORK?
The MOT on LP08 ORK expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 ORK done?
LP08 ORK was recorded at 137,250 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 8,423 miles a year.
Has LP08 ORK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 ORK has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 ORK 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 ORK find?
LP08 ORK passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged; fuel pipe/s corroded filler pipe, and 2 more.

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