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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LR08 GPUMOT history

LR08 GPU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 24 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LR08 GPU silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
139,366 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GPU
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
24 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GPU was last recorded at 139,366 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 2,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,972 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,394 miles
Average per year
7,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,366 miles
  • 2025 – 136,972 miles
  • 2024 – 134,039 miles
  • 2023 – 124,808 miles
  • 2022 – 116,164 miles
  • 2021 – 110,617 miles
  • 2020 – 108,232 miles
  • 2019 – 100,190 miles
  • 2018 – 92,565 miles
  • 2017 – 81,216 miles
  • 2016 – 70,602 miles
  • 2015 – 61,120 miles
  • 2014 – 53,945 miles
  • 2013 – 44,441 miles
  • 2012 – 34,064 miles
  • 2011 – 24,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,366 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot loose
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,366 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    139,366 miles
    Test number
    471603608054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail139,366 miles (+2,394)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,366 miles
    Test number
    166963665897
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass136,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    136,972 miles
    Test number
    935293452026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail136,972 miles (+2,933)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,972 miles
    Test number
    894167330980
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass134,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    134,039 miles
    Test number
    322139561293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail134,039 miles (+4)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,039 miles
    Test number
    954003540909
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Fail134,035 miles (+9,227)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,035 miles
    Test number
    225340683441
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass124,808 miles (+8,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,808 miles
    Test number
    151982004602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass116,164 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,164 miles
    Test number
    638662899243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail116,161 miles (+5,544)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,161 miles
    Test number
    143610864083
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass110,617 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    110,617 miles
    Test number
    882815336831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail110,617 miles (+2,385)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,617 miles
    Test number
    731509974869
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass108,232 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,232 miles
    Test number
    531492314211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  14. Fail108,229 miles (+8,039)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,229 miles
    Test number
    694518220919
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  15. Pass100,190 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,190 miles
    Test number
    214960400253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Fail100,190 miles (+7,625)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,190 miles
    Test number
    993551413390
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  17. Pass92,565 miles (+11,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,565 miles
    Test number
    803507505160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass81,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,216 miles
    Test number
    569694151934
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low on tread

  19. Fail81,216 miles (+10,614)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,216 miles
    Test number
    336879189310
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low on tread

  20. Pass70,602 miles (+255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,602 miles
    Test number
    653397812217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail70,347 miles (+9,227)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,347 miles
    Test number
    262295136831
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass61,120 miles (+7,175)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,120 miles
    Test number
    918537955024
    • NoteRear discs rusty both

  23. Pass53,945 miles (+9,504)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,945 miles
    Test number
    836928874070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,441 miles (+10,377)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,441 miles
    Test number
    718517673056
    • NoteBoth rear tyres heavily perished/poor condition
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded/scored

  25. Pass34,064 miles (+9,715)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,064 miles
    Test number
    495014272033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,349 miles
    Test number
    797526771056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 GPU

Does LR08 GPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 GPU is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GPU?
The MOT on LR08 GPU is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 GPU done?
LR08 GPU was recorded at 139,366 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 7,635 miles a year.
Has LR08 GPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GPU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 GPU 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 LR08 GPU find?
LR08 GPU passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front cv boot loose; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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