
Mercedes-Benz C
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass51,426 miles (+85)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 51,426 miles
- Test number
- 337820138269
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass42,362 miles (+15,890)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 42,362 miles
- Test number
- 613086829090
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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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