MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS YL08ZXZ has 25 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 97,870 miles 3 months ago on Wednesday 29th July 2026 at 15:31.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 28th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Monday 1st November 2027.

YL08ZXZ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH JULY 202797,870 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Light Lens Rusty
FAILED29TH JULY 202697,870 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Light Lens Rusty
  5. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED10TH JULY 20259TH JULY 202696,603 MI
PASSED5TH MARCH 20244TH MARCH 202594,697 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Corroded
PASSED21ST JULY 202327TH JULY 202492,838 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED21ST JULY 202392,837 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH JULY 202227TH JULY 202389,700 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAILED20TH JULY 202289,700 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD JULY 202127TH JULY 202284,936 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED23RD JULY 202184,936 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED28TH JULY 202027TH JULY 202182,226 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED28TH JULY 202082,226 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED29TH JULY 201928TH JANUARY 202178,587 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED26TH JULY 201978,587 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED20TH AUGUST 201829TH AUGUST 201972,600 MI
FAILED20TH AUGUST 201872,600 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED16TH AUGUST 201729TH AUGUST 201865,126 MI
FAILED16TH AUGUST 201765,126 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED26TH AUGUST 201629TH AUGUST 201757,235 MI
PASSED17TH AUGUST 201529TH AUGUST 201649,482 MI
PASSED20TH AUGUST 201429TH AUGUST 201542,242 MI
FAILED20TH AUGUST 201442,242 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Excessively Fluctuating (3.7.b.3)
  3. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED23RD AUGUST 201329TH AUGUST 201435,047 MI
PASSED30TH AUGUST 201229TH AUGUST 201328,578 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED26TH JULY 201131ST JULY 201223,067 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YL08ZXZ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 64% | MOT Failure Rate: 36%

YL08ZXZ MOT Comments

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YL08ZXZ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 97,870 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,437 miles

YL08ZXZ FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz A-Class with registration YL08ZXZ was manufactured on Thursday 31st July 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 97,870 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 5,437 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz A-Class beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YL08ZXZ has a 64% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz A-Class has had 37 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 8 Major, 2 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz A-Class is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Monday 1st November 2027 .

Does YL08ZXZ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 13th October 2026 YL08ZXZ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YL08ZXZ Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 13th October 2026 YL08ZXZ does have Tax. Read more

When does YL08ZXZ Tax expire?

The current Tax for YL08ZXZ will expire in 1 year on Monday 1st November 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YL08ZXZ MOT expire?

The current MOT for YL08ZXZ will expire in 10 months on Wednesday 28th July 2027. Read more

When did YL08ZXZ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YL08ZXZ was on Wednesday 29th July 2026 at 15:31. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YL08ZXZ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for YL08ZXZ we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YL08ZXZ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for YL08ZXZ we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 64% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has YL08ZXZ done?

The odometer reading for YL08ZXZ at the last MOT in July 2026 was 97,870 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,437 miles per year. Read more

How old is YL08ZXZ?

The vehicle YL08ZXZ was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 31st July 2008. Read more

What colour is YL08ZXZ?

The official colour of YL08ZXZ is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does YL08ZXZ have?

YL08ZXZ has a 1.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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