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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

K40 PGLMOT history

K40 PGL is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2024 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2023.

K40 PGL red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2024
Mileage
85,735 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 PGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 PGL was last recorded at 85,735 miles on 20 Nov 2023, 2,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,989 miles · 24 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,746 miles
Average per year
3,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,735 miles
  • 2022 – 82,989 miles
  • 2021 – 80,677 miles
  • 2020 – 79,176 miles
  • 2019 – 77,906 miles
  • 2018 – 76,165 miles
  • 2017 – 72,309 miles
  • 2016 – 68,935 miles
  • 2015 – 66,508 miles
  • 2014 – 63,239 miles
  • 2013 – 60,308 miles
  • 2012 – 53,452 miles
  • 2011 – 46,282 miles
  • 2010 – 35,093 miles
  • 2009 – 29,943 miles
  • 2008 – 22,230 miles
  • 2007 – 21,513 miles
  • 2006 – 19,114 miles
  • 2005 – 16,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,735 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are close to minimum (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16-91V

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Hand brake reading low n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,735 miles (+2,746)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,735 miles
    Test number
    157416120595
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are close to minimum (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass82,989 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,989 miles
    Test number
    484968067460
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16-91V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail82,989 miles (+2,312)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,989 miles
    Test number
    398611071956
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16-91V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass80,677 miles (+1,501)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,677 miles
    Test number
    633747591232
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint on front, lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside, protective coating on lens has faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that meets flexi hose in wheel arch is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass79,176 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,176 miles
    Test number
    910684189699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,906 miles (+1,741)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,906 miles
    Test number
    225331764742
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe rusty as joins to hose in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass76,165 miles (+3,856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,165 miles
    Test number
    833600811758
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass72,309 miles (+3,374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,309 miles
    Test number
    759195880226
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust box very corroded each end of box also on join to front pipe
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust bracket hanger missing
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre now down to 3mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm also worn on inside edge

  9. Pass68,935 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,935 miles
    Test number
    421403476319
    • AdvisoryHand brake reading low n/s

  10. Fail68,927 miles (+2,419)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,927 miles
    Test number
    523157129999
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryHand brake reading low n/s

  11. Pass66,508 miles (+3,269)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,508 miles
    Test number
    745357045190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteFront tyres slightly perished

  12. Pass63,239 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,239 miles
    Test number
    308812344175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,308 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,308 miles
    Test number
    869244963175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,231 miles
    Test number
    287821443409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,225 miles (+6,773)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,225 miles
    Test number
    956461243194
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass53,452 miles (+7,170)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,452 miles
    Test number
    128810362182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,282 miles (+11,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,282 miles
    Test number
    265230161404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass35,093 miles (+5,150)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,093 miles
    Test number
    420084730107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,943 miles (+7,713)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,943 miles
    Test number
    880332769163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,230 miles (+717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,230 miles
    Test number
    391104668105
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass21,513 miles (+2,399)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,513 miles
    Test number
    173685477231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,114 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    19,114 miles
    Test number
    214879496202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    16,716 miles
    Test number
    212152095267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 PGL

Does K40 PGL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 PGL expired on 1 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 PGL?
The MOT on K40 PGL expired on 1 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 PGL done?
K40 PGL was recorded at 85,735 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2023, an average of 3,816 miles a year.
Has K40 PGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 PGL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on K40 PGL 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 PGL find?
K40 PGL passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower arm ball joint dust cover; nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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