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LS08VAY
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1699cc
General Information
- Registration LS08VAY
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1699cc
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- Expires 14 Aug 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
15
Passes
5
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
29 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,319 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 105,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements defective (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to front flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to front flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,671 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded from fuel cap filler to tank ()
- Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
9 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 102,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- brake pad warning light on
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded from fuel cap filler to tank ()
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,708 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,542 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
23 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 98,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck ()
5 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,797 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
9 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,687 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2021 6 Jun 20269 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 90,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
29 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,178 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
25 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,502 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2019 6 Jun 202626 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,801 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2018 6 Jun 202629 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,676 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- All 4 tyre valves cracking
- Nearside Rear Tyre cracking between tread
17 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,157 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
17 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,466 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,285 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2014 6 Jun 202619 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,221 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013 6 Jun 202614 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,573 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2012 6 Jun 202614 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 33,573 MI
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LS08VAY was registered on 2008-04-30
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