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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

K40 KACMOT history

K40 KAC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2023.

K40 KAC black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2024
Mileage
125,387 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 KAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 KAC was last recorded at 125,387 miles on 10 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,387 miles · 9 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,387 miles
  • 2022 – 122,363 miles
  • 2021 – 118,960 miles
  • 2020 – 115,589 miles
  • 2019 – 112,494 miles
  • 2018 – 109,993 miles
  • 2017 – 107,315 miles
  • 2015 – 103,341 miles
  • 2014 – 98,670 miles
  • 2013 – 94,119 miles
  • 2012 – 88,223 miles
  • 2011 – 75,397 miles
  • 2010 – 75,097 miles
  • 2009 – 73,915 miles
  • 2008 – 71,919 miles
  • 2006 – 60,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,387 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear , corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,387 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,387 miles
    Test number
    237339510946
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear , corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail125,387 miles (+3,024)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,387 miles
    Test number
    867032229144
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear , corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass122,363 miles (+3,403)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,363 miles
    Test number
    930876784365
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass118,960 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,960 miles
    Test number
    153910341397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail118,950 miles (+3,361)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,950 miles
    Test number
    987840593807
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass115,589 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,589 miles
    Test number
    489500026743
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Fail115,588 miles (+3,094)2 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,588 miles
    Test number
    101419961211
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass112,494 miles (+2,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,494 miles
    Test number
    872845209575
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLeaves on engine . possible fire risk
  9. Pass109,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,993 miles
    Test number
    280381137069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  10. Fail109,993 miles (+2,678)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,993 miles
    Test number
    179004948875
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high engine idle speed to high cannot carry out emission test (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  11. Pass107,315 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,315 miles
    Test number
    442748711008
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow from rear joint
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
    • AdvisoryWiper blade poor
  12. Fail107,315 miles (+3,974)4 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,315 miles
    Test number
    689817198120
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow from rear joint
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
    • AdvisoryWiper blade poor
  13. Pass103,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,341 miles
    Test number
    477132695053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,341 miles (+4,671)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,341 miles
    Test number
    937812695004
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  15. Pass98,670 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    98,670 miles
    Test number
    238854994000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,669 miles (+4,550)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,669 miles
    Test number
    477687684025
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre prssure low
  17. Pass94,119 miles (+5,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    94,119 miles
    Test number
    165462243447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass88,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    88,223 miles
    Test number
    877298832042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail88,223 miles (+12,826)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,223 miles
    Test number
    719258832092
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Pass75,397 miles (+300)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,397 miles
    Test number
    368995141060
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSurface rust on all brake discs
  21. Pass75,097 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,097 miles
    Test number
    600581640051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll brake discs surface rust
  22. Fail75,097 miles (+1,182)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,097 miles
    Test number
    730801440089
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll brake discs surface rust
  23. Pass73,915 miles (+1,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    73,915 miles
    Test number
    800813809045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass71,919 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    71,919 miles
    Test number
    190214808478
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  25. Fail71,919 miles (+11,103)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,919 miles
    Test number
    530634408076
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  26. Pass60,816 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    60,816 miles
    Test number
    753135826307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear pads look low

Questions about K40 KAC

Does K40 KAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 KAC expired on 9 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 KAC?
The MOT on K40 KAC expired on 9 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 KAC done?
K40 KAC was recorded at 125,387 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2023, an average of 3,962 miles a year.
Has K40 KAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 KAC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on K40 KAC 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 KAC find?
K40 KAC passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear , corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, and 1 more.

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