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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LR08 SBUMOT history

LR08 SBU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 94,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

LR08 SBU black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2026
Mileage
94,819 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 SBU
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
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 SBU was last recorded at 94,819 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 10,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,516 miles · 9 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
10,303 miles
Average per year
5,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,819 miles
  • 2024 – 84,516 miles
  • 2023 – 73,366 miles
  • 2022 – 69,544 miles
  • 2021 – 64,017 miles
  • 2020 – 58,754 miles
  • 2019 – 54,039 miles
  • 2018 – 49,230 miles
  • 2017 – 47,354 miles
  • 2016 – 40,911 miles
  • 2015 – 30,776 miles
  • 2014 – 21,772 miles
  • 2013 – 17,836 miles
  • 2012 – 14,599 miles
  • 2011 – 11,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,819 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,819 miles (+10,303)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,819 miles
    Test number
    577847838267
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass84,516 miles (+11,150)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,516 miles
    Test number
    162177541318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,366 miles (+3,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,366 miles
    Test number
    172457849289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass69,544 miles (+5,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,544 miles
    Test number
    454043421496
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass64,017 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,017 miles
    Test number
    975788637303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,896 miles (+5,142)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,896 miles
    Test number
    149894311389
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass58,754 miles (+4,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    58,754 miles
    Test number
    738424232427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass54,039 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,039 miles
    Test number
    999230697523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,230 miles (+1,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    49,230 miles
    Test number
    794904130780
    • 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))

  10. Pass47,354 miles (+6,443)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,354 miles
    Test number
    847580381758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,911 miles (+10,135)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,911 miles
    Test number
    402801691438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,776 miles (+9,004)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,776 miles
    Test number
    827703825273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,772 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    21,772 miles
    Test number
    787644224251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,309 miles (+3,473)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    21,309 miles
    Test number
    837613274038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,836 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,836 miles
    Test number
    137887263034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,599 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,599 miles
    Test number
    768208362037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,279 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,279 miles
    Test number
    215904471067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 SBU

Does LR08 SBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 SBU expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 SBU?
The MOT on LR08 SBU expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 SBU done?
LR08 SBU was recorded at 94,819 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 5,824 miles a year.
Has LR08 SBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 SBU has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 SBU 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 SBU find?
LR08 SBU passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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