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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,689 cc

K40 PCWMOT history

K40 PCW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 105,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
105,295 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 PCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,689 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 PCW was last recorded at 105,295 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 1,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,126 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,169 miles
Average per year
2,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,295 miles
  • 2025 – 104,126 miles
  • 2024 – 103,256 miles
  • 2023 – 102,467 miles
  • 2022 – 101,747 miles
  • 2021 – 101,128 miles
  • 2020 – 100,172 miles
  • 2019 – 99,024 miles
  • 2018 – 97,799 miles
  • 2017 – 96,607 miles
  • 2016 – 95,078 miles
  • 2015 – 93,605 miles
  • 2014 – 91,603 miles
  • 2013 – 89,066 miles
  • 2012 – 85,485 miles
  • 2011 – 83,599 miles
  • 2010 – 81,455 miles
  • 2009 – 78,153 miles
  • 2008 – 74,870 miles
  • 2007 – 69,882 miles
  • 2006 – 60,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,295 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlights in poor condition

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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,295 miles (+1,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    105,295 miles
    Test number
    720870391429
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights in poor condition

  2. Pass104,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,126 miles
    Test number
    914269455029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail104,126 miles (+870)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,126 miles
    Test number
    243785362633
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass103,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    103,256 miles
    Test number
    447699821471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail103,256 miles (+789)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,256 miles
    Test number
    991883795290
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  6. Pass102,467 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,467 miles
    Test number
    105917497205
    • 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))

  7. Fail102,467 miles (+720)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,467 miles
    Test number
    271011472940
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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. Pass101,747 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,747 miles
    Test number
    595538278983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,128 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,128 miles
    Test number
    185726603404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,118 miles (+946)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,118 miles
    Test number
    677315794304
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass100,172 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,172 miles
    Test number
    985797928792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,140 miles (+1,116)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,140 miles
    Test number
    470907732605
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f linkarm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass99,024 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    99,024 miles
    Test number
    270563169397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,799 miles
    Test number
    234299189700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail97,799 miles (+1,192)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,799 miles
    Test number
    749344474923
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass96,607 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,607 miles
    Test number
    266605048753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,078 miles (+1,473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    95,078 miles
    Test number
    315010082691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass93,605 miles (+2,002)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    93,605 miles
    Test number
    778343515049
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass91,603 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    91,603 miles
    Test number
    145454614084
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode
    • NoteO/s wing indicator starting to fade
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail91,603 miles (+2,537)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,603 miles
    Test number
    197224914034
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode
    • NoteO/s wing indicator starting to fade
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass89,066 miles (+3,581)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    89,066 miles
    Test number
    405528523019
    • NoteFront brake hoses starting to perrish
    • NoteO/s/r brake pipe starting to corode
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSrs light staying on

  22. Pass85,485 miles (+21)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    85,485 miles
    Test number
    579382812061
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to perrish and split
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSrs light staying on

  23. Fail85,464 miles (+1,865)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,464 miles
    Test number
    559340512073
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to perrish and split
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSrs light staying on

  24. Pass83,599 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    83,599 miles
    Test number
    147587901035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,455 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    81,455 miles
    Test number
    570631320063
    • NoteN/s/f indiactor starting to fade
    • NoteN/sr tyre starting to perrish
    • NoteO/s wing indicator starting to fade
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail81,479 miles (+3,326)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,479 miles
    Test number
    102661020019
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteN/s/f indiactor starting to fade
    • NoteN/sr tyre starting to perrish
    • NoteO/s wing indicator starting to fade
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass78,153 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    78,153 miles
    Test number
    362390939097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass74,870 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    74,870 miles
    Test number
    760061138013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail74,816 miles (+4,934)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,816 miles
    Test number
    973334928024
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass69,882 miles (+8,984)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    69,882 miles
    Test number
    444623427077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass60,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    60,898 miles
    Test number
    343014306055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 PCW

Does K40 PCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 PCW is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 PCW?
The MOT on K40 PCW is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 PCW done?
K40 PCW was recorded at 105,295 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 2,215 miles a year.
Has K40 PCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 PCW has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 PCW 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 PCW find?
K40 PCW passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; headlights in poor condition.

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