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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,497 cc

K40 AHCMOT history

K40 AHC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 11 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 46,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

K40 AHC black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
46,360 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 AHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 AHC was last recorded at 46,360 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,358 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,360 miles
  • 2025 – 45,249 miles
  • 2024 – 44,095 miles
  • 2023 – 42,246 miles
  • 2022 – 40,962 miles
  • 2021 – 38,630 miles
  • 2020 – 37,131 miles
  • 2019 – 34,008 miles
  • 2018 – 30,736 miles
  • 2017 – 27,259 miles
  • 2016 – 22,330 miles
  • 2015 – 18,241 miles
  • 2014 – 13,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,360 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,360 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    46,360 miles
    Test number
    146451543346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail46,358 miles (+1,109)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,358 miles
    Test number
    843910678426
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass45,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    45,249 miles
    Test number
    227270872775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail45,249 miles (+1,154)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,249 miles
    Test number
    870057723551
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass44,095 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    44,095 miles
    Test number
    870787715192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    42,246 miles
    Test number
    798185547558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD AND IN VERY POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Fail42,246 miles (+1,284)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,246 miles
    Test number
    467396565339
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD AND IN VERY POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass40,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    40,962 miles
    Test number
    270147947340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Fail40,962 miles (+2,332)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,962 miles
    Test number
    175690796480
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass38,630 miles (+1,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,630 miles
    Test number
    755810189154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass37,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    37,131 miles
    Test number
    143042526104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail37,131 miles (+3,123)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,131 miles
    Test number
    200340915109
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass34,008 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,008 miles
    Test number
    130933177071
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail34,008 miles (+3,272)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,008 miles
    Test number
    709245130517
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass30,736 miles (+3,477)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    30,736 miles
    Test number
    158158932833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,259 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,259 miles
    Test number
    118347185435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,330 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    22,330 miles
    Test number
    980866422968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,241 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    18,241 miles
    Test number
    636264545050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    13,816 miles
    Test number
    147766644492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 AHC

Does K40 AHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 AHC is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 AHC?
The MOT on K40 AHC is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 AHC done?
K40 AHC was recorded at 46,360 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 2,694 miles a year.
Has K40 AHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 AHC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 AHC 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 K40 AHC find?
K40 AHC passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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