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Black · Diesel · 2017 · 1,461 cc

Y8 KULMOT history

Y8 KUL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 30 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 144,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

Y8 KUL black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,749 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
16,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 KUL
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
2017
First used
30 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 KUL was last recorded at 144,749 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 19,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,234 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
19,515 miles
Average per year
16,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,749 miles
  • 2025 – 125,234 miles
  • 2024 – 103,548 miles
  • 2023 – 86,286 miles
  • 2022 – 76,092 miles
  • 2021 – 56,916 miles
  • 2020 – 45,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,749 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

8 tests since 17 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,749 miles (+19,515)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,749 miles
    Test number
    144511038317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,234 miles (+298)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,234 miles
    Test number
    276156240876
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail124,936 miles (+21,388)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,936 miles
    Test number
    743016275777
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working LED on side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass103,548 miles (+17,262)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,548 miles
    Test number
    533485775265
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass86,286 miles (+10,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,286 miles
    Test number
    587382745139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass76,092 miles (+19,176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,092 miles
    Test number
    831979445244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre stepping on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass56,916 miles (+11,166)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,916 miles
    Test number
    353355730581
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass45,750 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,750 miles
    Test number
    218016842024
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Questions about Y8 KUL

Does Y8 KUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 KUL is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 KUL?
The MOT on Y8 KUL is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 KUL done?
Y8 KUL was recorded at 144,749 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 16,587 miles a year.
Has Y8 KUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 KUL has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 KUL 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 Y8 KUL find?
Y8 KUL passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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