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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

K40 KLAMOT history

K40 KLA is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

K40 KLA grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
130,879 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 KLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 KLA was last recorded at 130,879 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 5,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,419 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,460 miles
Average per year
8,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,879 miles
  • 2025 – 125,419 miles
  • 2024 – 119,177 miles
  • 2023 – 113,587 miles
  • 2022 – 106,871 miles
  • 2021 – 98,881 miles
  • 2020 – 92,869 miles
  • 2019 – 84,428 miles
  • 2018 – 75,825 miles
  • 2016 – 59,797 miles
  • 2015 – 47,995 miles
  • 2014 – 33,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,879 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,879 miles (+5,460)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    130,879 miles
    Test number
    648928290392
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass125,419 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,419 miles
    Test number
    911578293685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail125,192 miles (+6,015)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,192 miles
    Test number
    508054900135
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. Pass119,177 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    119,177 miles
    Test number
    440155399752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,023 miles (+5,436)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,023 miles
    Test number
    245393995014
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass113,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,587 miles
    Test number
    252522461416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,587 miles (+6,716)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,587 miles
    Test number
    119393146436
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass106,871 miles (+144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,871 miles
    Test number
    762989299546
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail106,727 miles (+7,846)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,727 miles
    Test number
    274362389817
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass98,881 miles (+95)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,881 miles
    Test number
    542422243419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  11. Fail98,786 miles (+5,917)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,786 miles
    Test number
    883172221215
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  12. Pass92,869 miles (+8,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,869 miles
    Test number
    713761507630
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  13. Pass84,428 miles (+8,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,428 miles
    Test number
    924701383665
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass75,825 miles (+16,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    75,825 miles
    Test number
    622390607933
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass59,797 miles (+11,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,797 miles
    Test number
    251140957862
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  16. Pass47,995 miles (+14,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    47,995 miles
    Test number
    953107940716
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass33,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,795 miles
    Test number
    835479554206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 KLA

Does K40 KLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 KLA is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 KLA?
The MOT on K40 KLA is valid until 4 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 KLA done?
K40 KLA was recorded at 130,879 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 8,524 miles a year.
Has K40 KLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 KLA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 KLA 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 KLA find?
K40 KLA passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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