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Grey · Petrol · 2017 · 1,595 cc

K40 VAKMOT history

K40 VAK is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Dec 2017. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 65,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

K40 VAK grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
65,652 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 VAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Dec 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 VAK was last recorded at 65,652 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 5,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Dec 2021: 27,781 miles, lower than 173,221 miles on 21 Dec 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
60,090 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,652 miles
  • 2024 – 60,090 miles
  • 2023 – 52,302 miles
  • 2022 – 40,656 miles
  • 2021 – 27,781 miles
  • 2020 – 173,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,652 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

7 tests since 21 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    65,652 miles
    Test number
    895286134271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail65,650 miles (+5,560)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,650 miles
    Test number
    944227746502
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass60,090 miles (+7,788)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,090 miles
    Test number
    662647158366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,302 miles (+11,646)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    52,302 miles
    Test number
    826205573097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,656 miles (+12,875)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    40,656 miles
    Test number
    684864056265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,781 miles (-145,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    27,781 miles
    Test number
    625930918870
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  7. Pass173,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    173,221 miles
    Test number
    149990758460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 VAK

Does K40 VAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 VAK is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K40 VAK?
The MOT on K40 VAK is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 VAK done?
K40 VAK was recorded at 65,652 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025.
Has K40 VAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 VAK has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 VAK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K40 VAK find?
K40 VAK passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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