
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass118,960 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 118,960 miles
- Test number
- 153910341397
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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
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
Pass103,341 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 103,341 miles
- Test number
- 477132695053
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass98,670 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 98,670 miles
- Test number
- 238854994000
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass88,223 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 88,223 miles
- Test number
- 877298832042
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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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