Mercedes 814

White and Red · Diesel · 1995 · 5,958 cc

K40 RRTMOT history

K40 RRT is a white and red diesel Mercedes 814 first used on 12 Jun 1995. Its MOT is valid until 27 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 465,291 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Dec 2026
Mileage
465,291 km
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,714 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 RRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Model
814
Colour
White and Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
5,958 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
12 Jun 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 RRT was last recorded at 465,291 km on 5 Dec 2025, 4,056 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2024: 46,191 km, lower than 430,213 km on 15 Dec 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
461,235 km · 28 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,056 km
Average per year
13,714 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 465,291 km
  • 2024 – 461,235 km
  • 2023 – 430,213 km
  • 2022 – 400,600 km
  • 2021 – 367,914 km
  • 2020 – 330,456 km
  • 2019 – 300,987 km
  • 2018 – 300,019 km
  • 2017 – 299,887 km
  • 2015 – 282,154 km
  • 2014 – 277,931 km
  • 2012 – 265,395 km
  • 2011 – 261,300 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass465,291 km
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass465,291 km (+4,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    465,291 km
    Test number
    777505001303
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass461,235 km (+415,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    461,235 km
    Test number
    831283408971
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail46,191 km (-384,022)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,191 km
    Test number
    999855217812
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective silencer rear strap heavily corroded and obviously reduced in thickness (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage wet on pipe in front of steering box, not obviously leaking at time of test (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle 2 NS and OS bushes at axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear service brakes NS and OS poor effort below expected
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all soft (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryTachograph unit slightly damaged, however appears to be functioning as a speedometer. Tachograph not tested, class 4 test only.
    • AdvisoryEmissions at 0.95m-1 after 6 accelerations, OE maximum 1.0m-1; slightly smoky

  4. Pass430,213 km (+29,613)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    430,213 km
    Test number
    773255828946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass400,600 km (+32,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    400,600 km
    Test number
    975537822024
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass367,914 km (+37,458)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    367,914 km
    Test number
    718898325955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass330,456 km (+29,469)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    330,456 km
    Test number
    733820702736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass300,987 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    300,987 km
    Test number
    641058857372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail300,987 km (+968)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,987 km
    Test number
    207910446450
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass300,019 km (+132)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    300,019 km
    Test number
    751694409148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass299,887 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    299,887 km
    Test number
    663651158911
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass299,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    299,824 miles
    Test number
    453071258818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass282,154 km (+4,223)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    282,154 km
    Test number
    746142995074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass277,931 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    277,931 km
    Test number
    648386784013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail277,931 miles (+6,632)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,931 miles
    Test number
    738816584091
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass271,299 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    271,299 miles
    Test number
    396617463092
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside headlamp image slightly deteriorated

  17. Pass265,395 km4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    265,395 km
    Test number
    645737442064
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Fail265,395 km (+4,095)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,395 km
    Test number
    259697242028
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass261,300 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    261,300 km
    Test number
    786620821013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail261,300 km3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,300 km
    Test number
    775140321086
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass196,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    196,599 miles
    Test number
    202603676291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 RRT

Does K40 RRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 RRT is valid until 27 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K40 RRT?
The MOT on K40 RRT is valid until 27 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 RRT done?
K40 RRT was recorded at 465,291 km at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 13,714 km a year.
Has K40 RRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 RRT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on K40 RRT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K40 RRT find?
K40 RRT passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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