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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

K40 SLCMOT history

K40 SLC is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 114,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

K40 SLC blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
114,621 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 SLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 SLC was last recorded at 114,621 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 5,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,760 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,861 miles
Average per year
6,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,621 miles
  • 2025 – 108,760 miles
  • 2024 – 101,703 miles
  • 2023 – 95,910 miles
  • 2022 – 89,358 miles
  • 2021 – 82,610 miles
  • 2020 – 74,647 miles
  • 2019 – 69,382 miles
  • 2018 – 61,016 miles
  • 2017 – 59,064 miles
  • 2016 – 48,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,621 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    114,621 miles
    Test number
    741575665976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail114,621 miles (+5,861)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,621 miles
    Test number
    477812446586
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass108,760 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,760 miles
    Test number
    136323388384
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail108,760 miles (+7,057)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,760 miles
    Test number
    672383334768
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass101,703 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,703 miles
    Test number
    785582949777
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail101,703 miles (+5,793)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,703 miles
    Test number
    531978343120
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass95,910 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,910 miles
    Test number
    466102110555
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail95,910 miles (+6,552)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,910 miles
    Test number
    471469656633
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass89,358 miles (+6,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,358 miles
    Test number
    105472480591
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inners lower than outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seatbelts not able to be tested

  10. Pass82,610 miles (+7,963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,610 miles
    Test number
    238984392527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear all rear seat belts unable to be checked time of test

  11. Pass74,647 miles (+5,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,647 miles
    Test number
    448284538035
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass69,382 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,382 miles
    Test number
    336757422780
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail69,381 miles (+8,365)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,381 miles
    Test number
    877339527209
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin near wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator on

  14. Pass61,016 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,016 miles
    Test number
    468192643975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,064 miles (+10,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,064 miles
    Test number
    101489785771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass48,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,389 miles
    Test number
    616353273390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 SLC

Does K40 SLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 SLC is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 SLC?
The MOT on K40 SLC is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 SLC done?
K40 SLC was recorded at 114,621 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 6,655 miles a year.
Has K40 SLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 SLC has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 SLC 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 SLC find?
K40 SLC passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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