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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

40 MMMOT history

40 MM is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 83,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2024.

40 MM red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2026
Mileage
83,618 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2024
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
40 MM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

40 MM was last recorded at 83,618 miles on 16 Dec 2024, 1,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,300 miles · 4 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,318 miles
Average per year
2,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,618 miles
  • 2022 – 78,217 miles
  • 2021 – 76,663 miles
  • 2017 – 76,628 miles
  • 2016 – 76,570 miles
  • 2014 – 75,125 miles
  • 2012 – 69,719 miles
  • 2010 – 61,240 miles
  • 2009 – 53,084 miles
  • 2008 – 46,662 miles
  • 2006 – 28,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,618 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear inner arms all both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,618 miles (+1,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    83,618 miles
    Test number
    390715783665
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear inner arms all both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,300 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,300 miles
    Test number
    575895025240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail82,287 miles (+4,070)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,287 miles
    Test number
    557344020185
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced front both (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass78,217 miles (+1,554)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,217 miles
    Test number
    358494460595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,663 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,663 miles
    Test number
    188905152102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,628 miles
    Test number
    753771113908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,628 miles (+58)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,628 miles
    Test number
    833505165510
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  8. Pass76,570 miles (+1,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,570 miles
    Test number
    858245042503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail75,125 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,125 miles
    Test number
    128741014071
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass75,125 miles (+5,406)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,125 miles
    Test number
    718761314035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass69,719 miles (+8,479)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,719 miles
    Test number
    108023602079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,240 miles (+8,156)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,240 miles
    Test number
    434536070112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,084 miles (+6,422)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,084 miles
    Test number
    592262189040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,662 miles (+18,497)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,662 miles
    Test number
    164877908486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    28,165 miles
    Test number
    830562656061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 40 MM

What vehicle is registration 40 MM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 40 MM on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Jan 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 40 MM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 40 MM expired on 3 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 40 MM?
The MOT on 40 MM expired on 3 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 40 MM done?
40 MM was recorded at 83,618 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2024, an average of 2,947 miles a year.
Has 40 MM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 40 MM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on 40 MM 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 40 MM find?
40 MM passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear inner arms all both sides; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both.

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