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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

K40 KARMOT history

K40 KAR is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 11 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 162,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

K40 KAR grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
162,421 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 KAR was last recorded at 162,421 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,280 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
141 miles
Average per year
10,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,421 miles
  • 2025 – 141,088 miles
  • 2024 – 126,691 miles
  • 2023 – 114,612 miles
  • 2021 – 102,371 miles
  • 2020 – 89,620 miles
  • 2019 – 82,900 miles
  • 2018 – 76,972 miles
  • 2017 – 61,914 miles
  • 2016 – 51,771 miles
  • 2014 – 40,856 miles
  • 2013 – 32,261 miles
  • 2012 – 26,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,421 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,421 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    162,421 miles
    Test number
    405583323973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail162,280 miles (+21,192)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,280 miles
    Test number
    210802279401
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,088 miles (+14,397)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    141,088 miles
    Test number
    701884297459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,691 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,691 miles
    Test number
    697343190013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail126,655 miles (+12,043)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,655 miles
    Test number
    887273800380
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass114,612 miles (+12,241)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,612 miles
    Test number
    316303347930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,371 miles
    Test number
    495598558620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Fail102,371 miles (+12,751)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,371 miles
    Test number
    703377365876
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Pass89,620 miles (+6,669)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    89,620 miles
    Test number
    747199641974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,951 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,951 miles
    Test number
    979755631545
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Fail82,900 miles (+5,928)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,900 miles
    Test number
    288696851531
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass76,972 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,972 miles
    Test number
    205252055062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,965 miles (+7,473)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,965 miles
    Test number
    605798722497
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass69,492 miles (+7,578)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,492 miles
    Test number
    271841593800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,914 miles
    Test number
    187745387275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,914 miles (+10,143)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,914 miles
    Test number
    224333621822
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just passed (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass51,771 miles (+10,915)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,771 miles
    Test number
    667872960328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,856 miles (+8,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,856 miles
    Test number
    116245034330
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass32,261 miles (+5,999)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,261 miles
    Test number
    578924093272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,262 miles
    Test number
    349391652204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 KAR

Does K40 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 KAR is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 KAR?
The MOT on K40 KAR is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 KAR done?
K40 KAR was recorded at 162,421 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 10,135 miles a year.
Has K40 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 KAR has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 KAR 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 KAR find?
K40 KAR passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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