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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,699 cc

S8 LMJMOT history

S8 LMJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

S8 LMJ black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
99,586 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 LMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,699 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 LMJ was last recorded at 99,586 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,517 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
5,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,586 miles
  • 2025 – 92,775 miles
  • 2024 – 86,746 miles
  • 2023 – 80,833 miles
  • 2022 – 73,388 miles
  • 2021 – 67,829 miles
  • 2020 – 62,290 miles
  • 2019 – 56,227 miles
  • 2018 – 48,237 miles
  • 2017 – 40,934 miles
  • 2016 – 35,419 miles
  • 2015 – 32,131 miles
  • 2014 – 29,301 miles
  • 2013 – 26,280 miles
  • 2012 – 23,506 miles
  • 2011 – 20,276 miles
  • 2010 – 16,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,586 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,586 miles (+69)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    99,586 miles
    Test number
    339165970926
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail99,517 miles (+6,742)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,517 miles
    Test number
    807062674787
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass92,775 miles (+6,029)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,775 miles
    Test number
    553262822429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass86,746 miles (+5,913)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,746 miles
    Test number
    345256434736
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLittle reserve travel on park brake lever

  5. Pass80,833 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,833 miles
    Test number
    873539418035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail80,830 miles (+7,442)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,830 miles
    Test number
    150414156698
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass73,388 miles (+5,559)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,388 miles
    Test number
    740855275043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass67,829 miles (+30)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,829 miles
    Test number
    640286802563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail67,799 miles (+5,509)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,799 miles
    Test number
    826248434942
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass62,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,290 miles
    Test number
    485117811613
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail62,290 miles (+6,063)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,290 miles
    Test number
    203238955474
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass56,227 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,227 miles
    Test number
    231336365273
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded

  13. Fail56,137 miles (+7,900)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,137 miles
    Test number
    542184356440
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded

  14. Pass48,237 miles (+7,303)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    48,237 miles
    Test number
    722232008583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,934 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,934 miles
    Test number
    100176755512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail40,934 miles (+5,515)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,934 miles
    Test number
    468255998880
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass35,419 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,419 miles
    Test number
    791203174411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,131 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,131 miles
    Test number
    835699620631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,301 miles (+3,021)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,301 miles
    Test number
    936515554241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,280 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    26,280 miles
    Test number
    296833983225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,506 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,506 miles
    Test number
    508269412379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,276 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    20,276 miles
    Test number
    206222711319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail20,276 miles (+3,361)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,276 miles
    Test number
    607492811394
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass16,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    16,915 miles
    Test number
    391898600303
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Questions about S8 LMJ

Does S8 LMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 LMJ is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 LMJ?
The MOT on S8 LMJ is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 LMJ done?
S8 LMJ was recorded at 99,586 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 5,195 miles a year.
Has S8 LMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 LMJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 LMJ 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 S8 LMJ find?
S8 LMJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; central seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.

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