Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
L40 ATFMOT history
L40 ATF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,993 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 96,993 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,264 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 ATF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 ATF was last recorded at 96,993 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 96,809 miles · 26 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 184 miles
- Average per year
- 6,264 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,993 miles
- 2025 – 92,876 miles
- 2024 – 87,367 miles
- 2023 – 83,063 miles
- 2022 – 79,200 miles
- 2021 – 75,707 miles
- 2020 – 71,271 miles
- 2019 – 65,161 miles
- 2018 – 58,536 miles
- 2017 – 53,735 miles
- 2016 – 43,790 miles
- 2015 – 29,012 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,993 miles
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 23 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,993 miles (+184)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 96,993 miles
- Test number
- 662953603316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,809 miles (+3,933)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,809 miles
- Test number
- 124318323553
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,876 miles (+120)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 92,876 miles
- Test number
- 639941637354
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail92,756 miles (+5,389)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,756 miles
- Test number
- 659232807778
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to rear [DANGEROUS] (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass87,367 miles (+126)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 87,367 miles
- Test number
- 351435829046
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail87,241 miles (+4,178)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,241 miles
- Test number
- 591222148954
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction dash cam and phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer egde (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,063 miles (+3,863)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 83,063 miles
- Test number
- 692977698919
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,200 miles (+3,493)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 79,200 miles
- Test number
- 652822068980
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass75,707 miles (+4,436)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 75,707 miles
- Test number
- 910446235761
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass71,271 miles (+6,110)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 71,271 miles
- Test number
- 958036455841
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass65,161 miles (+6,625)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 65,161 miles
- Test number
- 498069807256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,536 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 58,536 miles
- Test number
- 795813256756
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail58,536 miles (+4,801)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,536 miles
- Test number
- 152134490317
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass53,735 miles (+9,945)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 53,735 miles
- Test number
- 458060452480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,790 miles (+14,778)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 43,790 miles
- Test number
- 519822637647
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,012 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 29,012 miles
- Test number
- 518063215164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 ATF
- Does L40 ATF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 ATF is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 ATF?
- The MOT on L40 ATF is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 ATF done?
- L40 ATF was recorded at 96,993 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 6,264 miles a year.
- Has L40 ATF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 ATF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 ATF 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 ATF find?
- L40 ATF passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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