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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,699 cc

LS08 NPXMOT history

LS08 NPX is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LS08 NPX grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
135,556 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 NPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,699 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 NPX was last recorded at 135,556 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 8,398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,158 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,398 miles
Average per year
7,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,556 miles
  • 2025 – 127,158 miles
  • 2024 – 119,239 miles
  • 2023 – 111,418 miles
  • 2022 – 105,188 miles
  • 2021 – 98,762 miles
  • 2020 – 94,309 miles
  • 2019 – 84,001 miles
  • 2018 – 71,502 miles
  • 2017 – 60,540 miles
  • 2016 – 48,905 miles
  • 2015 – 37,653 miles
  • 2014 – 33,487 miles
  • 2013 – 28,750 miles
  • 2012 – 24,035 miles
  • 2011 – 17,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,556 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major5 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Engine mounting damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,556 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    135,556 miles
    Test number
    103140867415
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail135,556 miles (+8,398)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,556 miles
    Test number
    443416746506
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass127,158 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,158 miles
    Test number
    402746528576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,847 miles (+7,608)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,847 miles
    Test number
    837748253641
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorLower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass119,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,239 miles
    Test number
    308533773511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,239 miles (+7,821)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,239 miles
    Test number
    737517399946
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  7. Pass111,418 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,418 miles
    Test number
    952211945743
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail111,414 miles (+6,226)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,414 miles
    Test number
    398539955653
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass105,188 miles (+6,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,188 miles
    Test number
    511510220195
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass98,762 miles (+4,453)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,762 miles
    Test number
    324836545121
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  11. Pass94,309 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,309 miles
    Test number
    316949971825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,005 miles (+10,004)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,005 miles
    Test number
    510783442385
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass84,001 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,001 miles
    Test number
    500215392263
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Fail84,000 miles (+12,498)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,000 miles
    Test number
    821982325930
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system: warning lamp Fitted to vehicle first used prior 1 January 2012 Indicates a fault
  15. Pass71,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,502 miles
    Test number
    707412766080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,502 miles (+10,962)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,502 miles
    Test number
    382644615151
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass60,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,540 miles
    Test number
    619061075786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  18. Fail60,540 miles (+11,635)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,540 miles
    Test number
    603925612262
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  19. Pass48,905 miles (+11,252)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,905 miles
    Test number
    581654897623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,653 miles (+4,166)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,653 miles
    Test number
    808897295055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,487 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,487 miles
    Test number
    125310494043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,750 miles
    Test number
    397269583040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,750 miles (+4,715)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,750 miles
    Test number
    926549083024
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  24. Pass24,035 miles (+6,262)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,035 miles
    Test number
    168890682046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,773 miles
    Test number
    676794181001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 NPX

Does LS08 NPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 NPX is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS08 NPX?
The MOT on LS08 NPX is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 NPX done?
LS08 NPX was recorded at 135,556 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 7,943 miles a year.
Has LS08 NPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 NPX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS08 NPX 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 NPX find?
LS08 NPX passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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