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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

K40 CHAMOT history

K40 CHA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

K40 CHA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
67,044 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 CHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 CHA was last recorded at 67,044 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 1,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,879 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,165 miles
Average per year
2,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,044 miles
  • 2024 – 65,879 miles
  • 2023 – 63,471 miles
  • 2022 – 61,289 miles
  • 2021 – 57,949 miles
  • 2020 – 55,103 miles
  • 2019 – 52,926 miles
  • 2018 – 50,030 miles
  • 2017 – 44,965 miles
  • 2016 – 40,508 miles
  • 2015 – 36,604 miles
  • 2013 – 28,998 miles
  • 2012 – 25,952 miles
  • 2011 – 23,590 miles
  • 2010 – 21,386 miles
  • 2009 – 18,305 miles
  • 2008 – 16,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,044 miles
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frames and suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,044 miles (+1,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    67,044 miles
    Test number
    284776523970
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass65,879 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    65,879 miles
    Test number
    319620464995
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frames and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail65,773 miles (+2,302)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,773 miles
    Test number
    862364018978
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frames and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass63,471 miles (+2,182)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    63,471 miles
    Test number
    537587464085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,289 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,289 miles
    Test number
    711220385609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,227 miles (+3,278)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,227 miles
    Test number
    429804650499
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass57,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,949 miles
    Test number
    583712473840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail57,949 miles (+2,846)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,949 miles
    Test number
    409164252522
    • DangerousRear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass55,103 miles (+2,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,103 miles
    Test number
    492865864260
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass52,926 miles (+2,896)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,926 miles
    Test number
    811751782884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,030 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,030 miles
    Test number
    163400005704
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail50,030 miles (+5,065)2 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,030 miles
    Test number
    130572577357
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass44,965 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,965 miles
    Test number
    922451085480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,949 miles (+4,441)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,949 miles
    Test number
    435455963011
    • FailureNearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow by 31% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass40,508 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,508 miles
    Test number
    456956028865
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail40,502 miles (+3,898)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,502 miles
    Test number
    624119301942
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass36,604 miles (+7,606)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    36,604 miles
    Test number
    237015515441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,998 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,998 miles
    Test number
    745390293163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,952 miles
    Test number
    105091432135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,952 miles (+2,362)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,952 miles
    Test number
    245430432188
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteBonnet secondary catch stiff

  21. Pass23,590 miles (+2,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,590 miles
    Test number
    938455541190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass21,386 miles (+3,081)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    21,386 miles
    Test number
    531086520174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,305 miles (+2,140)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,305 miles
    Test number
    101008029195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,165 miles (+23)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,165 miles
    Test number
    544924028134
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner wall cracked
    • NoteO/s/r tyre inner wall cracked

  25. Fail16,142 miles6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,142 miles
    Test number
    971763028106
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres inner side walls starting to split. n/s/r worse

Questions about K40 CHA

Does K40 CHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 CHA is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K40 CHA?
The MOT on K40 CHA 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 K40 CHA done?
K40 CHA was recorded at 67,044 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 2,885 miles a year.
Has K40 CHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 CHA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on K40 CHA 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 CHA find?
K40 CHA passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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