Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Brown · Petrol · 2011 · 1,689 cc

S8 KARMOT history

S8 KAR is a brown petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 20 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 43,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

S8 KAR brown Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz A-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
43,581 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,569 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S8 KAR in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S8 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 KAR was last recorded at 43,581 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 3,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,404 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,177 miles
Average per year
3,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,581 miles
  • 2024 – 40,404 miles
  • 2023 – 36,974 miles
  • 2022 – 30,332 miles
  • 2021 – 27,546 miles
  • 2020 – 24,809 miles
  • 2019 – 21,014 miles
  • 2018 – 19,027 miles
  • 2017 – 14,954 miles
  • 2016 – 10,984 miles
  • 2015 – 7,280 miles
  • 2014 – 4,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,581 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,581 miles (+3,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    43,581 miles
    Test number
    560629452339
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass40,404 miles (+3,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    40,404 miles
    Test number
    954889654381
    • AdvisoryFront Reg plate damaged
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass36,974 miles (+6,642)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    36,974 miles
    Test number
    153437843266
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass30,332 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    30,332 miles
    Test number
    343931889714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass27,546 miles (+2,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    27,546 miles
    Test number
    983984582080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass24,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    24,809 miles
    Test number
    980501877263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail24,809 miles (+3,795)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,809 miles
    Test number
    226390974048
    • Repaired at testBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

  8. Pass21,014 miles (+1,987)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    21,014 miles
    Test number
    729051958602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,027 miles (+4,073)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    19,027 miles
    Test number
    301079818838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    14,954 miles
    Test number
    917458483294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail14,954 miles (+42)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,954 miles
    Test number
    891197168170
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Fail14,912 miles (+2)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,912 miles
    Test number
    279664273770
    • FailureBrake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Fail14,910 miles (+3,926)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,910 miles
    Test number
    284138294872
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass10,984 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    10,984 miles
    Test number
    292559572237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass7,280 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    7,280 miles
    Test number
    996688504524
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail7,280 miles (+3,233)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,280 miles
    Test number
    953038648253
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass4,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    4,047 miles
    Test number
    817734254276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 KAR

Does S8 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 KAR is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 KAR?
The MOT on S8 KAR is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 KAR done?
S8 KAR was recorded at 43,581 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 3,569 miles a year.
Has S8 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 KAR has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2020.
Has the mileage on S8 KAR 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 S8 KAR find?
S8 KAR passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

Related registrations

Browse all S8K registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.