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Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,461 cc

K8 UMLMOT history

K8 UML is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 28 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 78,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

K8 UML black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
78,853 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 UML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
28 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 UML was last recorded at 78,853 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 8,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,537 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,316 miles
Average per year
11,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,853 miles
  • 2024 – 70,537 miles
  • 2023 – 54,495 miles
  • 2022 – 42,641 miles
  • 2021 – 29,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,853 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • T/p/m/s light on

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 24 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,853 miles (+8,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    78,853 miles
    Test number
    844395905528
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass70,537 miles (+16,042)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,537 miles
    Test number
    490610865100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,495 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    54,495 miles
    Test number
    854970127058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail54,495 miles (+11,854)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,495 miles
    Test number
    622364971879
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryT/p/m/s light on
  5. Pass42,641 miles (+90)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    42,641 miles
    Test number
    584131164634
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryT/p/m/s light on
  6. Fail42,551 miles (+1,292)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,551 miles
    Test number
    639298260393
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryT/p/m/s light on
  7. Fail41,259 miles (+11,882)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,259 miles
    Test number
    168620966387
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryT/p/m/s light on
  8. Pass29,377 miles (+5,318)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    29,377 miles
    Test number
    673126865202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    24,059 miles
    Test number
    808369796930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 UML

Does K8 UML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 UML is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K8 UML?
The MOT on K8 UML is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 UML done?
K8 UML was recorded at 78,853 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 11,562 miles a year.
Has K8 UML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 UML has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on K8 UML 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 UML find?
K8 UML passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.

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