Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,397 cc
K8 MBUMOT history
K8 MBU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 55,424 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 55,424 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,197 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 MBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,397 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 26 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 MBU was last recorded at 55,424 miles on 10 Jul 2023, 6,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Apr 2009: 12,928 miles, lower than 23,834 miles on 27 Apr 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 49,332 miles · 17 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6,092 miles
- Average per year
- 2,197 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 55,424 miles
- 2022 – 49,332 miles
- 2021 – 48,952 miles
- 2020 – 48,165 miles
- 2019 – 46,144 miles
- 2018 – 43,614 miles
- 2017 – 40,803 miles
- 2016 – 37,932 miles
- 2015 – 35,684 miles
- 2014 – 33,824 miles
- 2013 – 31,652 miles
- 2012 – 29,678 miles
- 2011 – 27,794 miles
- 2010 – 25,945 miles
- 2009 – 12,928 miles
- 2008 – 21,774 miles
- 2007 – 19,728 miles
- 2006 – 17,635 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,424 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
NSF washer poor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,424 miles (+6,092)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 55,424 miles
- Test number
- 623242423851
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass49,332 miles (+380)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 49,332 miles
- Test number
- 771097287596
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass48,952 miles (+37)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2022
- Odometer
- 48,952 miles
- Test number
- 942150302721
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNSF washer poor
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail48,915 miles (+750)6 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,915 miles
- Test number
- 573594326727
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNSF washer poor
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass48,165 miles (+2,021)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2021
- Odometer
- 48,165 miles
- Test number
- 883365764617
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass46,144 miles (+2,530)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2020
- Odometer
- 46,144 miles
- Test number
- 594148650444
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight cracking in both front tyres
Pass43,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 43,614 miles
- Test number
- 818442930474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,614 miles (+2,811)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,614 miles
- Test number
- 580372332591
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass40,803 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2018
- Odometer
- 40,803 miles
- Test number
- 627193393405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,803 miles (+2,871)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,803 miles
- Test number
- 990370274416
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass37,932 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2017
- Odometer
- 37,932 miles
- Test number
- 391236204275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,932 miles (+2,248)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,932 miles
- Test number
- 744675141036
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass35,684 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2016
- Odometer
- 35,684 miles
- Test number
- 507206105198
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail35,684 miles (+1,860)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,684 miles
- Test number
- 237496305159
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,824 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2015
- Odometer
- 33,824 miles
- Test number
- 245669914408
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail33,824 miles (+2,172)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,824 miles
- Test number
- 718948914139
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2014
- Odometer
- 31,652 miles
- Test number
- 798283013166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,652 miles (+1,974)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,652 miles
- Test number
- 225723213184
- FailureNearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass29,678 miles (+1,884)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2013
- Odometer
- 29,678 miles
- Test number
- 219884412171
- NoteCentre (main) silencer starting to corrode.
Pass27,794 miles (+1,849)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2012
- Odometer
- 27,794 miles
- Test number
- 429588501103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,945 miles (+13,017)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2011
- Odometer
- 25,945 miles
- Test number
- 561369500120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,928 miles (-10,906)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2010
- Odometer
- 12,928 miles
- Test number
- 260510629447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,834 miles (+2,060)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,834 miles
- Test number
- 911597319135
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass21,774 miles (+2,046)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2009
- Odometer
- 21,774 miles
- Test number
- 891443618152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,728 miles (+2,093)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 19,728 miles
- Test number
- 911029707192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,635 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2007
- Odometer
- 17,635 miles
- Test number
- 844328816112
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about K8 MBU
- Does K8 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K8 MBU expired on 9 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K8 MBU?
- The MOT on K8 MBU expired on 9 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K8 MBU done?
- K8 MBU was recorded at 55,424 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2023, an average of 2,197 miles a year.
- Has K8 MBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 MBU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on K8 MBU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K8 MBU find?
- K8 MBU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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