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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

40 SPMOT history

40 SP is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 13 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 105,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

40 SP black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
105,946 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
40 SP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

40 SP was last recorded at 105,946 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 4,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,823 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,123 miles
Average per year
4,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,946 miles
  • 2024 – 101,823 miles
  • 2023 – 97,760 miles
  • 2022 – 94,156 miles
  • 2021 – 90,887 miles
  • 2020 – 87,785 miles
  • 2019 – 75,184 miles
  • 2018 – 71,304 miles
  • 2017 – 66,839 miles
  • 2016 – 62,498 miles
  • 2015 – 57,990 miles
  • 2014 – 52,411 miles
  • 2013 – 49,405 miles
  • 2012 – 46,110 miles
  • 2011 – 42,475 miles
  • 2010 – 34,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,946 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,946 miles (+4,123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    105,946 miles
    Test number
    122040131655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass101,823 miles (+4,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    101,823 miles
    Test number
    778936261773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass97,760 miles (+3,604)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,760 miles
    Test number
    563666095820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and fitted with covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and fitted with covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass94,156 miles (+3,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,156 miles
    Test number
    453860443081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass90,887 miles (+3,102)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,887 miles
    Test number
    506365774883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,785 miles (+6,340)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,785 miles
    Test number
    721052302534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,445 miles (+6,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,445 miles
    Test number
    937468841226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass75,184 miles (+3,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,184 miles
    Test number
    722770108666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upward facing, shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass71,304 miles (+4,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,304 miles
    Test number
    227131451060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing outer edge
  10. Pass66,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,839 miles
    Test number
    478719762700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cuts and wearing inner edge
  11. Fail66,839 miles (+4,341)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,839 miles
    Test number
    901210113477
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cuts and wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass62,498 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,498 miles
    Test number
    535317024884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has small cuts on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to take reading
  13. Fail62,498 miles (+4,508)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,498 miles
    Test number
    890909028579
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has small cuts on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to take reading
  14. Pass57,990 miles (+5,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,990 miles
    Test number
    369041395062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Pass52,411 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,411 miles
    Test number
    155851574407
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer tyre wall split but not through to cords
  16. Fail52,410 miles (+3,005)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,410 miles
    Test number
    858351174024
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer tyre wall split but not through to cords
  17. Pass49,405 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,405 miles
    Test number
    566813893052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,110 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,110 miles
    Test number
    878243792073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,475 miles (+8,358)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,475 miles
    Test number
    187615391049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,117 miles
    Test number
    181880990060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,117 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,117 miles
    Test number
    942520290012
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about 40 SP

What vehicle is registration 40 SP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 40 SP on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 13 Apr 2007. 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 SP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 40 SP is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 40 SP?
The MOT on 40 SP is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 40 SP done?
40 SP was recorded at 105,946 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 4,586 miles a year.
Has 40 SP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 40 SP has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on 40 SP 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 SP find?
40 SP passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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