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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

K40 DBWMOT history

K40 DBW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 64,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

K40 DBW black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
64,877 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 DBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 DBW was last recorded at 64,877 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 1,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,758 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,119 miles
Average per year
3,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,877 miles
  • 2025 – 63,758 miles
  • 2024 – 61,716 miles
  • 2023 – 58,506 miles
  • 2022 – 55,937 miles
  • 2021 – 53,947 miles
  • 2020 – 49,793 miles
  • 2019 – 48,232 miles
  • 2018 – 42,579 miles
  • 2017 – 37,243 miles
  • 2016 – 27,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,877 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake only just met requirements indication repair/adjustment

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 1 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,877 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    64,877 miles
    Test number
    499441091874
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake only just met requirements indication repair/adjustment
  2. Fail64,877 miles (+1,119)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,877 miles
    Test number
    173667510770
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake only just met requirements indication repair/adjustment
  3. Pass63,758 miles (+2,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    63,758 miles
    Test number
    332210463798
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass61,716 miles (+3,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,716 miles
    Test number
    327330607887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass58,506 miles (+2,569)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    58,506 miles
    Test number
    411484477820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,937 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,937 miles
    Test number
    163844336291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,947 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    53,947 miles
    Test number
    992006130642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,793 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,793 miles
    Test number
    764262974133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,232 miles (+5,653)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,232 miles
    Test number
    776070770551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,579 miles (+5,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    42,579 miles
    Test number
    167224181044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass37,243 miles (+10,098)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,243 miles
    Test number
    375502648181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel buckled slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  12. Pass27,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,145 miles
    Test number
    401901465435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 DBW

Does K40 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 DBW is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 DBW?
The MOT on K40 DBW is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 DBW done?
K40 DBW was recorded at 64,877 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 3,756 miles a year.
Has K40 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 DBW has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 DBW 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 DBW find?
K40 DBW passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s; nearside rear handbrake only just met requirements indication repair/adjustment.

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