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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,148 cc

L40 AWKMOT history

L40 AWK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 122,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

L40 AWK black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,769 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 AWK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 AWK was last recorded at 122,769 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,768 miles · 31 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,769 miles
  • 2023 – 115,309 miles
  • 2022 – 109,988 miles
  • 2021 – 104,467 miles
  • 2020 – 101,595 miles
  • 2019 – 85,274 miles
  • 2018 – 75,238 miles
  • 2017 – 65,291 miles
  • 2016 – 56,731 miles
  • 2015 – 47,350 miles
  • 2014 – 47,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,769 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderfloor and components have age related corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has covers, not allowing full inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryN/s and o/s sills have covers not allowing full inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,769 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,769 miles
    Test number
    926011487031
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor and components have age related corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has covers, not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s sills have covers not allowing full inspection
  2. Fail122,768 miles (+7,459)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,768 miles
    Test number
    412043298412
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor and components have age related corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has covers, not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s sills have covers not allowing full inspection
  3. Pass115,309 miles (+5,321)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,309 miles
    Test number
    131343305621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,988 miles (+5,521)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,988 miles
    Test number
    942146989086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,467 miles (+2,872)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,467 miles
    Test number
    715837814912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,595 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,595 miles
    Test number
    910993219562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,439 miles (+16,165)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,439 miles
    Test number
    656299811913
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind
  8. Pass85,274 miles (+10,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    85,274 miles
    Test number
    509818863109
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass75,238 miles (+9,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    75,238 miles
    Test number
    345594321336
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass65,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,291 miles
    Test number
    791348719964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,291 miles (+8,560)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,291 miles
    Test number
    328900526339
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  12. Pass56,731 miles (+9,381)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    56,731 miles
    Test number
    612332224133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,350 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,350 miles
    Test number
    399341955004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,347 miles
    Test number
    338936694452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 AWK

Does L40 AWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 AWK is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 AWK?
The MOT on L40 AWK is valid until 8 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 AWK done?
L40 AWK was recorded at 122,769 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 6,675 miles a year.
Has L40 AWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 AWK has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 AWK 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 AWK find?
L40 AWK passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: underfloor and components have age related corrosion; underside of vehicle has covers, not allowing full inspection; n/s and o/s sills have covers not allowing full inspection.

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