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Black · Diesel · 2019 · 1,950 cc

L40 ARAMOT history

L40 ARA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Dec 2019. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 51,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

L40 ARA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
51,426 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 ARA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,950 cc
Year of manufacture
2019
First used
11 Dec 2019
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 ARA was last recorded at 51,426 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,341 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
12,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,426 miles
  • 2024 – 42,362 miles
  • 2023 – 26,472 miles
  • 2022 – 13,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,426 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

5 tests since 2 Nov 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,426 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    51,426 miles
    Test number
    337820138269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail51,341 miles (+8,979)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,341 miles
    Test number
    955627843294
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  3. Pass42,362 miles (+15,890)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    42,362 miles
    Test number
    613086829090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,472 miles (+12,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    26,472 miles
    Test number
    955314543610
    • 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))
  5. Pass13,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    13,685 miles
    Test number
    895500380293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 ARA

Does L40 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 ARA is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 ARA?
The MOT on L40 ARA is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 ARA done?
L40 ARA was recorded at 51,426 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 12,847 miles a year.
Has L40 ARA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 ARA has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 ARA 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 L40 ARA find?
L40 ARA passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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