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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LP08 ZPCMOT history

LP08 ZPC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LP08 ZPC silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
85,686 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 ZPC
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
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 ZPC was last recorded at 85,686 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,592 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
94 miles
Average per year
4,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,686 miles
  • 2025 – 79,273 miles
  • 2024 – 75,377 miles
  • 2023 – 68,743 miles
  • 2022 – 60,637 miles
  • 2021 – 54,083 miles
  • 2020 – 50,206 miles
  • 2019 – 47,991 miles
  • 2018 – 44,953 miles
  • 2017 – 40,140 miles
  • 2015 – 33,993 miles
  • 2014 – 31,843 miles
  • 2013 – 29,853 miles
  • 2012 – 23,223 miles
  • 2011 – 18,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,686 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,686 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    85,686 miles
    Test number
    177194992931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail85,592 miles (+6,319)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,592 miles
    Test number
    929127505400
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass79,273 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    79,273 miles
    Test number
    306603244132
    • 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 Tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around repair plug in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  4. Fail79,273 miles (+3,896)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,273 miles
    Test number
    812639632804
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working Side repeater in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working Side repeater in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (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 Tarnished (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around repair plug in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  5. Pass75,377 miles (+45)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,377 miles
    Test number
    932049377684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail75,332 miles (+6,589)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,332 miles
    Test number
    892447249276
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  7. Pass68,743 miles (+8,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    68,743 miles
    Test number
    228991421587
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass60,637 miles (+6,554)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,637 miles
    Test number
    954737698325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass54,083 miles (+3,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,083 miles
    Test number
    527142916458
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFront tyres bald on outer edges
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  10. Pass50,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,206 miles
    Test number
    536939989632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,206 miles (+2,215)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,206 miles
    Test number
    501339220339
    • MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass47,991 miles (+3,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,991 miles
    Test number
    939328406101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  13. Pass44,953 miles (+4,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,953 miles
    Test number
    622894289024
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  14. Pass40,140 miles (+6,147)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,140 miles
    Test number
    226289272619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,993 miles
    Test number
    399366398426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,993 miles (+2,150)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,993 miles
    Test number
    458394556171
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass31,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,843 miles
    Test number
    836889974202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,843 miles (+1,990)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,843 miles
    Test number
    325239174488
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass29,853 miles (+6,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,853 miles
    Test number
    379871873449
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass23,223 miles (+5,111)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    23,223 miles
    Test number
    587587682233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,112 miles
    Test number
    688428781178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 ZPC

Does LP08 ZPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 ZPC is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 ZPC?
The MOT on LP08 ZPC is valid until 13 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 ZPC done?
LP08 ZPC was recorded at 85,686 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 4,425 miles a year.
Has LP08 ZPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 ZPC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 ZPC 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 ZPC find?
LP08 ZPC passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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