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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LP08 OSBMOT history

LP08 OSB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 14 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LP08 OSB silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
118,806 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 OSB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 OSB was last recorded at 118,806 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 9,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,639 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,167 miles
Average per year
7,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,806 miles
  • 2025 – 109,639 miles
  • 2024 – 100,106 miles
  • 2023 – 98,316 miles
  • 2022 – 93,416 miles
  • 2020 – 78,079 miles
  • 2019 – 73,931 miles
  • 2018 – 70,432 miles
  • 2017 – 66,620 miles
  • 2015 – 49,893 miles
  • 2014 – 39,676 miles
  • 2013 – 28,130 miles
  • 2012 – 17,429 miles
  • 2011 – 11,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,806 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,806 miles (+9,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    118,806 miles
    Test number
    812406098910
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass109,639 miles (+9,533)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    109,639 miles
    Test number
    670526040187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    100,106 miles
    Test number
    542983251090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail100,106 miles (+1,790)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,106 miles
    Test number
    336583876513
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,316 miles (+4,900)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,316 miles
    Test number
    409726080666
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,416 miles (+6,947)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,416 miles
    Test number
    699772646622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,469 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,469 miles
    Test number
    305609373831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail86,445 miles (+8,366)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,445 miles
    Test number
    303486743204
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass78,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,079 miles
    Test number
    891285690592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,079 miles (+764)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,079 miles
    Test number
    303823761108
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  11. Fail77,315 miles (+3,384)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,315 miles
    Test number
    921331463952
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass73,931 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,931 miles
    Test number
    847272917180
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail73,928 miles (+3,496)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,928 miles
    Test number
    790584266027
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass70,432 miles (+3,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,432 miles
    Test number
    667041191889
    • 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))

  15. Pass66,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,620 miles
    Test number
    888484037716
    • AdvisoryCheck engine light on

  16. Fail66,620 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,620 miles
    Test number
    855732760117
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCheck engine light on

  17. Pass96,076 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,076 km
    Test number
    162554546419
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  18. Fail96,076 km2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,076 km
    Test number
    127659122089
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  19. Pass49,893 miles (+10,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,893 miles
    Test number
    299556325286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,676 miles (+11,546)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,676 miles
    Test number
    148613424278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,130 miles (+10,701)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    28,130 miles
    Test number
    339387323441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,429 miles (+6,212)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    17,429 miles
    Test number
    235657222279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    11,217 miles
    Test number
    617823311264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 OSB

Does LP08 OSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 OSB is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 OSB?
The MOT on LP08 OSB is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 OSB done?
LP08 OSB was recorded at 118,806 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 7,075 miles a year.
Has LP08 OSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 OSB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 OSB 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 OSB find?
LP08 OSB passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; rear lower exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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