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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,498 cc

LS08 ZNJMOT history

LS08 ZNJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 150,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2025.

LS08 ZNJ black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2026
Mileage
150,654 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 ZNJ
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
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 ZNJ was last recorded at 150,654 miles on 19 Mar 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 May 2015: 10,563 miles, lower than 125,295 miles on 16 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
150,650 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,654 miles
  • 2023 – 147,962 miles
  • 2019 – 147,928 miles
  • 2018 – 147,297 miles
  • 2017 – 144,952 miles
  • 2016 – 139,964 miles
  • 2015 – 10,563 miles
  • 2014 – 125,295 miles
  • 2013 – 116,483 miles
  • 2012 – 104,824 miles
  • 2011 – 98,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,654 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,654 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    150,654 miles
    Test number
    690610203704
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail150,650 miles (+2,688)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,650 miles
    Test number
    206366544042
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass147,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    147,962 miles
    Test number
    364172123139
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail147,962 miles (+34)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,962 miles
    Test number
    982398795178
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass147,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    147,928 miles
    Test number
    495105522740
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail147,928 miles (+631)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,928 miles
    Test number
    415429685004
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin could not assess inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Could not assess condition of rear pads due to wheel trims
  7. Pass147,297 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,297 miles
    Test number
    552714877051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,149 miles (+2,197)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,149 miles
    Test number
    202644356440
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease beginning to seep from OSF cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Pass144,952 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    144,952 miles
    Test number
    796156175434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,886 miles (+4,922)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,886 miles
    Test number
    975659998447
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  11. Pass139,964 miles (+129,401)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    139,964 miles
    Test number
    568177694634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass10,563 miles (-114,732)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    10,563 miles
    Test number
    525068935106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,295 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    125,295 miles
    Test number
    217216234114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAppears engine/gearbox mountings may be weakening when vehicle is in motion,though nothing obvious found on static inspection
    • NoteWindscreen wipers light smearing at time of test
  14. Fail125,295 miles (+8,812)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,295 miles
    Test number
    847516734140
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAppears engine/gearbox mountings may be weakening when vehicle is in motion,though nothing obvious found on static inspection
    • NoteWindscreen wipers light smearing at time of test
  15. Pass116,483 miles (+11,659)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    116,483 miles
    Test number
    265049823197
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearsside front tyre worn on outer edge - advise tracking
  16. Pass104,824 miles (+6,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,824 miles
    Test number
    287265722423
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass98,542 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    98,542 miles
    Test number
    535142231198
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNSF tyre worn outer shoulder

Questions about LS08 ZNJ

Does LS08 ZNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 ZNJ expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 ZNJ?
The MOT on LS08 ZNJ expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 ZNJ done?
LS08 ZNJ was recorded at 150,654 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2025, an average of 3,762 miles a year.
Has LS08 ZNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 ZNJ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS08 ZNJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS08 ZNJ find?
LS08 ZNJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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