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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LR08 SVTMOT history

LR08 SVT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 138,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2024.

LR08 SVT silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2025
Mileage
138,868 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 SVT
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
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 SVT was last recorded at 138,868 miles on 4 Sept 2024, 15,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,866 miles · 31 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
15,002 miles
Average per year
8,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,868 miles
  • 2023 – 123,866 miles
  • 2022 – 106,425 miles
  • 2021 – 92,198 miles
  • 2020 – 86,920 miles
  • 2019 – 75,111 miles
  • 2018 – 59,553 miles
  • 2017 – 55,817 miles
  • 2016 – 52,647 miles
  • 2015 – 48,584 miles
  • 2014 – 42,905 miles
  • 2013 – 38,604 miles
  • 2012 – 33,553 miles
  • 2011 – 27,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,868 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    138,868 miles
    Test number
    641166748449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail138,868 miles (+15,002)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,868 miles
    Test number
    572667747405
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass123,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,866 miles
    Test number
    633646815358
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake slightly binding.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail123,865 miles (+17,440)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,865 miles
    Test number
    126526886815
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 3 Bolt fixing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake slightly binding.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass106,425 miles (+14,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,425 miles
    Test number
    131595114662
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass92,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,198 miles
    Test number
    944151706263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,197 miles (+5,277)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,197 miles
    Test number
    758755059533
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass86,920 miles (+11,809)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,920 miles
    Test number
    438874883388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,111 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    75,111 miles
    Test number
    429703760983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,110 miles (+15,557)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,110 miles
    Test number
    791076758013
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Corroded (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake travel needs adjustment (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass59,553 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    59,553 miles
    Test number
    757389456011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,525 miles (+3,708)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,525 miles
    Test number
    354190675349
    • MajorRear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective center (7.1.2 (e))

  13. Pass55,817 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,817 miles
    Test number
    598330134486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,812 miles (+3,165)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,812 miles
    Test number
    400057300102
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror has temporary repair

  15. Pass52,647 miles (+4,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,647 miles
    Test number
    947300454473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit <3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline fail replace asap (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass48,584 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,584 miles
    Test number
    518636538999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,515 miles (+5,610)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,515 miles
    Test number
    189017945259
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass42,905 miles (+4,301)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,905 miles
    Test number
    997227944265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,604 miles (+5,051)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,604 miles
    Test number
    738983563222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,553 miles (+6,138)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,553 miles
    Test number
    967919512252
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Pass27,415 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,415 miles
    Test number
    858817071007
    • NoteNearside front tyre small cut in outer wall

Questions about LR08 SVT

Does LR08 SVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 SVT expired on 6 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 SVT?
The MOT on LR08 SVT expired on 6 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 SVT done?
LR08 SVT was recorded at 138,868 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2024, an average of 8,276 miles a year.
Has LR08 SVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 SVT has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 SVT 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 SVT find?
LR08 SVT passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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