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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LS08 FKVMOT history

LS08 FKV is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 82,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2023.

LS08 FKV blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2023
Mileage
82,797 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2023
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 FKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS08 FKV was last recorded at 82,797 miles on 2 Oct 2023, 4,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,330 miles · 23 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4,467 miles
Average per year
4,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 82,797 miles
  • 2022 – 78,330 miles
  • 2021 – 73,321 miles
  • 2020 – 67,923 miles
  • 2019 – 61,566 miles
  • 2018 – 57,895 miles
  • 2017 – 53,378 miles
  • 2016 – 47,807 miles
  • 2015 – 46,384 miles
  • 2014 – 41,429 miles
  • 2013 – 37,730 miles
  • 2012 – 33,412 miles
  • 2011 – 28,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,797 miles
  • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail82,797 miles (+4,467)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,797 miles
    Test number
    570119353859
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass78,330 miles (+5,009)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,330 miles
    Test number
    466697220866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,321 miles (+5,398)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,321 miles
    Test number
    632242323526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,923 miles
    Test number
    537573277653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail67,923 miles (+6,357)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,923 miles
    Test number
    982048351644
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass61,566 miles (+3,671)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,566 miles
    Test number
    768672606947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,895 miles (+4,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,895 miles
    Test number
    490713954365
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass53,378 miles (+5,571)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,378 miles
    Test number
    731735111683
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing close to wear bars.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass47,807 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,807 miles
    Test number
    199204152232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to crack along tread pattern

  10. Fail47,807 miles (+1,423)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,807 miles
    Test number
    545535793088
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to crack along tread pattern

  11. Pass46,384 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,384 miles
    Test number
    237838105270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,218 miles (+4,789)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,218 miles
    Test number
    576708395109
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  13. Fail41,429 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,429 miles
    Test number
    846768574038
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass41,429 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,429 miles
    Test number
    897538174033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,730 miles (+4,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,730 miles
    Test number
    917647973072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass33,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,412 miles
    Test number
    499866472050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail33,412 miles (+4,452)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,412 miles
    Test number
    785056572007
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass28,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,960 miles
    Test number
    139993971414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 FKV

Does LS08 FKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 FKV expired on 22 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 FKV?
The MOT on LS08 FKV expired on 22 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 FKV done?
LS08 FKV was recorded at 82,797 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2023, an average of 4,289 miles a year.
Has LS08 FKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 FKV has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS08 FKV 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 LS08 FKV find?
LS08 FKV failed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2023 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear; nearside front position lamp not working; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 5 more.

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