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Mercedes-Benz 220

White · Petrol · 1993 · 2,199 cc

K8 KAUMOT history

K8 KAU is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz 220 first used on 28 May 1993. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 230,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2023
Mileage
230,623 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 KAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
220
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
28 May 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 KAU was last recorded at 230,623 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 5,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,643 miles · 9 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
5,980 miles
Average per year
9,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 230,623 miles
  • 2020 – 224,643 miles
  • 2019 – 211,965 miles
  • 2018 – 201,024 miles
  • 2017 – 190,166 miles
  • 2016 – 177,997 miles
  • 2015 – 169,308 miles
  • 2014 – 157,772 miles
  • 2013 – 148,006 miles
  • 2012 – 137,938 miles
  • 2011 – 125,693 miles
  • 2010 – 114,656 miles
  • 2009 – 100,932 miles
  • 2008 – 87,769 miles
  • 2007 – 76,287 miles
  • 2006 – 74,672 miles
  • 2005 – 72,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,623 miles
  • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft seal leaking
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,623 miles (+5,980)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    230,623 miles
    Test number
    847406501957
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass224,643 miles (+12,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    224,643 miles
    Test number
    210833154694
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

  3. Pass211,965 miles (+10,941)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    211,965 miles
    Test number
    550749855806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass201,024 miles (+10,858)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    201,024 miles
    Test number
    996575948761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass190,166 miles (+280)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    190,166 miles
    Test number
    578048328650
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all around car (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak diff
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted

  6. Fail189,886 miles (+11,889)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,886 miles
    Test number
    745478122439
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all around car (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak diff
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted

  7. Pass177,997 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    177,997 miles
    Test number
    137536108549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint creaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail179,972 miles (+10,664)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,972 miles
    Test number
    573747382969
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint creaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass169,308 miles (+11,536)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    169,308 miles
    Test number
    519510975101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass157,772 miles (+9,766)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    157,772 miles
    Test number
    926937464143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass148,006 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    148,006 miles
    Test number
    856318163133
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside door corrosion

  12. Fail148,006 miles (+10,068)2 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,006 miles
    Test number
    995998463170
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside door corrosion

  13. Pass137,938 miles (+33)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    137,938 miles
    Test number
    257731972409
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail137,905 miles (+12,212)7 failures1 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,905 miles
    Test number
    117450272159
    • FailureNearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass125,693 miles (+11,037)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    125,693 miles
    Test number
    576495771142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,656 miles (+29)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    114,656 miles
    Test number
    132459760120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteLower Windscreen delaminated

  17. Fail114,627 miles (+13,695)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,627 miles
    Test number
    802518660185
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNear side front shock top moutain slight sqeeking
    • NoteRear both coil spring rudted
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber moutain not fully supporting the system

  18. Pass100,932 miles (+13,163)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    100,932 miles
    Test number
    441138469107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,769 miles (+11,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    87,769 miles
    Test number
    261219268407
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass76,287 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    76,287 miles
    Test number
    121129467180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,672 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    74,672 miles
    Test number
    310747066116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2006
    Odometer
    72,356 miles
    Test number
    501039135115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 KAU

Does K8 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 KAU expired on 15 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 KAU?
The MOT on K8 KAU expired on 15 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 KAU done?
K8 KAU was recorded at 230,623 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 9,046 miles a year.
Has K8 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 KAU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on K8 KAU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K8 KAU find?
K8 KAU passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides, and 7 more.

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