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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L40 BNLMOT history

L40 BNL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 141,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L40 BNL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
141,242 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 BNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 BNL was last recorded at 141,242 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Oct 2023: 86,058 miles, lower than 96,982 miles on 3 Oct 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,153 miles · 9 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
89 miles
Average per year
12,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,242 miles
  • 2025 – 131,407 miles
  • 2024 – 118,788 miles
  • 2023 – 86,085 miles
  • 2022 – 96,982 miles
  • 2021 – 84,619 miles
  • 2020 – 74,082 miles
  • 2019 – 60,646 miles
  • 2018 – 39,802 miles
  • 2017 – 21,205 miles
  • 2016 – 14,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,242 miles
  • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of testRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside parking brake effort low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,242 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    141,242 miles
    Test number
    984034225977
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  2. Fail141,153 miles (+9,746)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,153 miles
    Test number
    877007935840
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  3. Pass131,407 miles (+12,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    131,407 miles
    Test number
    496876290494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass118,788 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,788 miles
    Test number
    796726173435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail118,786 miles (+32,701)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,786 miles
    Test number
    229670075426
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass86,085 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,085 miles
    Test number
    878804006788
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  7. Fail86,058 miles (-10,924)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,058 miles
    Test number
    101399351297
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge ; tracking out (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  8. Pass96,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,982 miles
    Test number
    148637910681
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  9. Fail96,982 miles (+12,363)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,982 miles
    Test number
    636081533430
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  10. Pass84,619 miles (+10,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,619 miles
    Test number
    254919878146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass74,082 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,082 miles
    Test number
    637123351568
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail74,082 miles (+13,436)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,082 miles
    Test number
    301249068340
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass60,646 miles (+20,844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,646 miles
    Test number
    282850647187
    • AdvisoryCoolant level warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass39,802 miles (+18,597)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,802 miles
    Test number
    304841430678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,205 miles (+6,476)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    21,205 miles
    Test number
    119001625997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    14,729 miles
    Test number
    812480833160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 BNL

Does L40 BNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 BNL is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 BNL?
The MOT on L40 BNL is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 BNL done?
L40 BNL was recorded at 141,242 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 12,564 miles a year.
Has L40 BNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 BNL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 BNL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L40 BNL find?
L40 BNL passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: towball/hitch not fitted at time of test.

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