MERCEDES-BENZ A160 CDI ADVANTGARDE KU56BUP has 24 MOTs

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This 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ A160 CDI ADVANTGARDE has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 80,332 miles 8 months ago on Thursday 4th September 2025 at 11:23.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Monday 7th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

KU56BUP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 202680,332 MI
FAILED3RD SEPTEMBER 202580,332 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Bald On Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit Limit Is 1.30 But Reading 1.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED30TH AUGUST 20247TH SEPTEMBER 202578,322 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED29TH AUGUST 202478,306 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid Both (3.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine Limit Is 1.30 But Reading 1.64 (8.2.2.2 (b))
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 20237TH SEPTEMBER 202476,135 MI
FAILED1ST SEPTEMBER 202376,134 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit Limit Is 1.30 But Reading 1.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken Bottom Is Incomplete (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 1.40mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2.16mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - 195/55r16
PASSED23RD AUGUST 20227TH SEPTEMBER 202374,030 MI
PASSED20TH AUGUST 20217TH SEPTEMBER 202272,073 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20207TH SEPTEMBER 202169,020 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED3RD SEPTEMBER 202069,920 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20197TH SEPTEMBER 202067,647 MI
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20187TH SEPTEMBER 201964,466 MI
PASSED24TH AUGUST 20177TH SEPTEMBER 201859,087 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted
PASSED24TH AUGUST 20167TH SEPTEMBER 201754,296 MI
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 20157TH SEPTEMBER 201649,736 MI
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20147TH SEPTEMBER 201544,878 MI
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20137TH SEPTEMBER 201440,679 MI
FAILED2ND SEPTEMBER 201340,673 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED31ST AUGUST 20127TH SEPTEMBER 201338,028 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - 1.5 Litres Of 10w40 Engine Oil Had To Be Added To Bring Oil Level Up To Maximum
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Tyre Pressures Are 20psi But Offside Front Was Down To 10 Psi
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20117TH SEPTEMBER 201234,125 MI
FAILED2ND SEPTEMBER 201134,125 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20107TH SEPTEMBER 201128,681 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Wiperblade Split
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack
FAILED2ND SEPTEMBER 200921,701 MI
 
  1. PRS - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. PRS - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Wiper Blade Split
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20094TH SEPTEMBER 201021,701 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Wiper Blade Split
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

KU56BUP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

KU56BUP MOT Comments

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KU56BUP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 80,332 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,228 miles

KU56BUP FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz A160 Cdi Advantgarde with registration KU56BUP was manufactured on Monday 4th September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 80,332 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 4,228 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz A160 Cdi Advantgarde beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means KU56BUP has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz A160 Cdi Advantgarde has had 14 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 10 Major, 1 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz A160 Cdi Advantgarde is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does KU56BUP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 23rd April 2026 KU56BUP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is KU56BUP Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 23rd April 2026 KU56BUP does have Tax. Read more

When does KU56BUP Tax expire?

The current Tax for KU56BUP will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does KU56BUP MOT expire?

The current MOT for KU56BUP will expire in 5 months on Monday 7th September 2026. Read more

When did KU56BUP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for KU56BUP was on Thursday 4th September 2025 at 11:23. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has KU56BUP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for KU56BUP we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has KU56BUP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for KU56BUP we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is KU56BUP?

KU56BUP is registered as a 2006 Mercedes-Benz A160 Cdi Advantgarde. Read more

How many miles has KU56BUP done?

The odometer reading for KU56BUP at the last MOT in September 2025 was 80,332 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,228 miles per year. Read more

How old is KU56BUP?

The vehicle KU56BUP was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Monday 4th September 2006. Read more

What colour is KU56BUP?

The official colour of KU56BUP is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does KU56BUP have?

KU56BUP has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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