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LP08FYD
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1498cc
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- Registration LP08FYD
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1498cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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132 Total Defects Recorded
19 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,025 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively (7.12 (b))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
19 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,025 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively (7.12 (b))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,728 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- engine misfire under load
- clutch pedal rubber missing
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. travel high (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck corroded ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
10 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 107,728 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- engine misfire under load
- clutch pedal rubber missing
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. travel high (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck corroded ()
21 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 107,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,106 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking (5.3.2 (b))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck corroded ()
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
1 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,470 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- rear coil springs corroded
1 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 101,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear coil springs corroded
- Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,996 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()
- parking brake cable corroded
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
6 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,436 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck starting to corrode ()
- both rear brake flexible hoses perished
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front and rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
8 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,084 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2018 6 Jun 20261 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,768 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside front tyre worn on very inside edge.
- Nearside front tyre worn on very outside edge.
- Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edge.
3 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,570 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
4 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,795 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015 6 Jun 20265 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,118 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014 6 Jun 20265 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,118 MI
6 Jun 202621 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,261 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
7 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 47,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
17 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,723 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2012 6 Jun 202617 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 32,723 MI
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