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White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

K40 ALPMOT history

K40 ALP is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 127,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

K40 ALP white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,658 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 ALP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 ALP was last recorded at 127,658 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 2,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,001 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,657 miles
Average per year
7,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,658 miles
  • 2025 – 125,001 miles
  • 2024 – 121,918 miles
  • 2023 – 119,474 miles
  • 2022 – 112,962 miles
  • 2021 – 103,367 miles
  • 2020 – 98,090 miles
  • 2019 – 87,897 miles
  • 2018 – 82,198 miles
  • 2017 – 72,287 miles
  • 2016 – 61,204 miles
  • 2015 – 51,240 miles
  • 2014 – 38,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,658 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,658 miles
    Test number
    955924067173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail127,658 miles (+2,657)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,658 miles
    Test number
    839021559677
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative insecure (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,001 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,001 miles
    Test number
    225433673827
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail124,938 miles (+3,020)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,938 miles
    Test number
    675816618547
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass121,918 miles (+2,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    121,918 miles
    Test number
    459554908085
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass119,474 miles (+6,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,474 miles
    Test number
    527621045121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,962 miles (+9,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,962 miles
    Test number
    973668747311
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass103,367 miles (+5,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    103,367 miles
    Test number
    666746639599
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass98,090 miles (+10,193)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    98,090 miles
    Test number
    192391243846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,897 miles (+5,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    87,897 miles
    Test number
    213480602068
    • AdvisorySidewall of n/s/f tyre slightly damaged
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s/f wheel bearing

  11. Pass82,198 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,198 miles
    Test number
    779986438616
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low on shoulders

  12. Fail82,198 miles (+9,911)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,198 miles
    Test number
    368587839865
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low on shoulders

  13. Pass72,287 miles (+11,083)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,287 miles
    Test number
    623768365062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,204 miles (+9,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,204 miles
    Test number
    843303710182
    • AdvisoryFront pads and discs worn

  15. Pass51,240 miles (+12,435)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,240 miles
    Test number
    609084365045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,805 miles
    Test number
    307602674009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 ALP

Does K40 ALP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 ALP is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 ALP?
The MOT on K40 ALP is valid until 20 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 ALP done?
K40 ALP was recorded at 127,658 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 7,393 miles a year.
Has K40 ALP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 ALP has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 ALP 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 ALP find?
K40 ALP passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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