Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
L40 BJAMOT history
L40 BJA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 148,268 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 148,268 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,542 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 BJA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Sept 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 BJA was last recorded at 148,268 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 148,218 miles · 6 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 50 miles
- Average per year
- 8,542 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 148,268 miles
- 2025 – 142,821 miles
- 2024 – 134,833 miles
- 2023 – 127,921 miles
- 2022 – 123,177 miles
- 2021 – 118,803 miles
- 2019 – 103,483 miles
- 2018 – 92,792 miles
- 2017 – 80,217 miles
- 2016 – 65,653 miles
- 2015 – 60,705 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,268 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.
Offside Front Inner steering rack inner tie rod slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 21 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,268 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 148,268 miles
- Test number
- 162738983133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,218 miles (+5,397)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,218 miles
- Test number
- 559924965138
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (CENTRAL ARM) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working unable to hear pump noise when stalk is depressed (3.5 (a))
Pass142,821 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 142,821 miles
- Test number
- 959538970159
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering rack inner tie rod slight play
Fail142,819 miles (+7,986)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,819 miles
- Test number
- 519958023459
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering rack inner tie rod slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass134,833 miles (+6,912)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 134,833 miles
- Test number
- 440842972783
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass127,921 miles (+4,744)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 127,921 miles
- Test number
- 336773263752
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass123,177 miles (+4,374)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 123,177 miles
- Test number
- 707645800791
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass118,803 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 118,803 miles
- Test number
- 387652460959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,803 miles (+15,320)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,803 miles
- Test number
- 743738285719
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass103,483 miles (+10,691)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 103,483 miles
- Test number
- 774757971952
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,792 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 92,792 miles
- Test number
- 490057037609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,792 miles (+12,575)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,792 miles
- Test number
- 203977616362
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Pass80,217 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 80,217 miles
- Test number
- 246836747403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,217 miles (+14,564)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,217 miles
- Test number
- 194473689245
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,653 miles (+4,948)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 65,653 miles
- Test number
- 906311757070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,705 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 60,705 miles
- Test number
- 888901305879
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Questions about L40 BJA
- Does L40 BJA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 BJA is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 BJA?
- The MOT on L40 BJA is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 BJA done?
- L40 BJA was recorded at 148,268 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 8,542 miles a year.
- Has L40 BJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 BJA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 BJA 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 BJA find?
- L40 BJA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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