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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LR08 SBVMOT history

LR08 SBV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 91,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

LR08 SBV black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
91,038 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 SBV
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 valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 SBV was last recorded at 91,038 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,027 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
4,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,038 miles
  • 2025 – 88,989 miles
  • 2024 – 86,543 miles
  • 2023 – 84,425 miles
  • 2022 – 81,986 miles
  • 2021 – 79,975 miles
  • 2020 – 78,400 miles
  • 2019 – 73,229 miles
  • 2018 – 68,401 miles
  • 2017 – 62,367 miles
  • 2016 – 56,181 miles
  • 2015 – 48,120 miles
  • 2014 – 41,367 miles
  • 2013 – 30,251 miles
  • 2012 – 22,230 miles
  • 2011 – 16,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,038 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake needs adjustment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,038 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    91,038 miles
    Test number
    707320124295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,027 miles (+2,038)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,027 miles
    Test number
    514630318876
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass88,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,989 miles
    Test number
    121762269202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail88,989 miles (+2,446)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,989 miles
    Test number
    410564198790
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass86,543 miles (+2,118)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,543 miles
    Test number
    247487452205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,425 miles (+2,439)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,425 miles
    Test number
    292923099788
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass81,986 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,986 miles
    Test number
    762554492473
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail81,986 miles (+2,011)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,986 miles
    Test number
    182375588263
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass79,975 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    79,975 miles
    Test number
    803549824416
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door damaged

  10. Fail79,975 miles (+1,575)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,975 miles
    Test number
    599243430959
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door damaged

  11. Pass78,400 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,400 miles
    Test number
    641215968628
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs adjustment

  12. Fail78,398 miles (+5,169)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,398 miles
    Test number
    913083558749
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (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))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs adjustment

  13. Pass73,229 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,229 miles
    Test number
    849785986400
    • AdvisoryOffside body damage
    • AdvisoryOffside front bumper damage and slightly insecure

  14. Fail73,229 miles (+4,828)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,229 miles
    Test number
    382406534058
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside boy damage
    • AdvisoryOffside front bumper damage and slightly insecure

  15. Pass68,401 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,401 miles
    Test number
    919758528356
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damage
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer CV gaiter damp
    • AdvisoryOffside damage
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on edges

  16. Fail68,400 miles (+6,033)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,400 miles
    Test number
    720053187597
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damage
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer CV gaiter damp
    • AdvisoryOffside damage
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass62,367 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,367 miles
    Test number
    592077595980
    • AdvisoryManagement light on
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Fail62,365 miles (+6,184)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,365 miles
    Test number
    252150293030
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryManagement light on
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre very worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass56,181 miles (+8,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,181 miles
    Test number
    778804780335
    • AdvisoryNS MIRROR DAMAGED

  20. Pass48,120 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,120 miles
    Test number
    285339845144
    • NoteNear side rear tyre perished

  21. Fail48,120 miles (+6,753)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,120 miles
    Test number
    585149145129
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre perished

  22. Pass41,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,367 miles
    Test number
    609511854128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,367 miles (+11,116)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,367 miles
    Test number
    827200754195
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass30,251 miles (+8,021)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,251 miles
    Test number
    578240253196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

  25. Pass22,230 miles (+5,542)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,230 miles
    Test number
    209118852431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail16,688 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,688 miles
    Test number
    206368431157
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass16,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,688 miles
    Test number
    228188231111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 SBV

Does LR08 SBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 SBV is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 SBV?
The MOT on LR08 SBV is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 SBV done?
LR08 SBV was recorded at 91,038 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 4,909 miles a year.
Has LR08 SBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 SBV has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 SBV 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 SBV find?
LR08 SBV passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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