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2008 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
General Information
- Registration LP08ONS
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1498cc
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- Expires 10 Sep 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 110,077 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 110,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,040 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 103,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 95,443 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2023 9 Jun 202631 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 95,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
15 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,163 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filling pipes ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 94,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filling pipes ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,458 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
8 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 91,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp insecure both have mountings broken (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested due to rear brake pipes (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
22 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 86,693 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021 9 Jun 202617 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 133,068 KM
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2019 9 Jun 202627 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,629 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
19 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 77,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,385 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- all brake getting low
- front brake discs have small lip on them
19 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,221 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2016 9 Jun 20267 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,834 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2015 9 Jun 202627 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,012 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2014 9 Jun 202627 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,453 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2013 9 Jun 20264 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,505 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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LP08ONS was registered on 2008-07-23
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