Mercedes-Benz C
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,987 cc
K40 FBEMOT history
K40 FBE is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,078 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 102,078 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,233 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K40 FBE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K40 FBE was last recorded at 102,078 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 5,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 96,375 miles · 11 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,703 miles
- Average per year
- 6,233 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 102,078 miles
- 2024 – 96,375 miles
- 2023 – 91,271 miles
- 2022 – 86,277 miles
- 2021 – 81,251 miles
- 2020 – 72,679 miles
- 2019 – 67,979 miles
- 2017 – 46,860 miles
- 2016 – 36,467 miles
- 2015 – 28,602 miles
- 2014 – 26,161 miles
- 2013 – 21,659 miles
- 2012 – 18,259 miles
- 2011 – 13,445 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,078 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,078 miles (+5,703)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 102,078 miles
- Test number
- 123964964466
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,375 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 96,375 miles
- Test number
- 557809056638
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail96,373 miles (+5,102)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,373 miles
- Test number
- 179026093171
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,271 miles (+4,994)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 91,271 miles
- Test number
- 288500415661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,277 miles (+78)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 86,277 miles
- Test number
- 458672602761
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail86,199 miles (+4,948)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,199 miles
- Test number
- 824595516111
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,251 miles (+8,572)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 81,251 miles
- Test number
- 831761267052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,679 miles (+4,700)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 72,679 miles
- Test number
- 112528876639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,979 miles (+7,772)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 67,979 miles
- Test number
- 276407811848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,207 miles (+13,347)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 60,207 miles
- Test number
- 221500809254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,860 miles (+10,393)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 46,860 miles
- Test number
- 936588922657
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
Pass36,467 miles (+7,865)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 36,467 miles
- Test number
- 126596401220
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking.
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
Pass28,602 miles (+2,441)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 28,602 miles
- Test number
- 876849355270
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring vision.
Pass26,161 miles (+4,502)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 26,161 miles
- Test number
- 467167344251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 21,659 miles
- Test number
- 799991043289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,659 miles (+3,400)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,659 miles
- Test number
- 446750343226
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousBoth rear & o/s/f tyres signs og cracking/ageing.tyre wall also poor must be regually checked
Pass18,259 miles (+4,814)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 18,259 miles
- Test number
- 345503142405
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing outer edge also signs of cracking in treads.n.s.f outer tyre wall poor
Pass13,445 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 13,445 miles
- Test number
- 549826231260
- NoteFront wheel bearings has slight play
Questions about K40 FBE
- Does K40 FBE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 FBE is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on K40 FBE?
- The MOT on K40 FBE is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K40 FBE done?
- K40 FBE was recorded at 102,078 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 6,233 miles a year.
- Has K40 FBE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K40 FBE has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on K40 FBE 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 FBE find?
- K40 FBE passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.
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