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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

L40 BYAMOT history

L40 BYA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 179,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

L40 BYA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
179,922 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 BYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 BYA was last recorded at 179,922 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 2,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
177,219 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,703 miles
Average per year
8,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,922 miles
  • 2025 – 177,219 miles
  • 2024 – 173,719 miles
  • 2023 – 169,806 miles
  • 2022 – 166,720 miles
  • 2020 – 162,541 miles
  • 2019 – 153,203 miles
  • 2018 – 139,848 miles
  • 2017 – 130,679 miles
  • 2016 – 109,161 miles
  • 2015 – 93,217 miles
  • 2014 – 92,561 miles
  • 2013 – 80,599 miles
  • 2012 – 67,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,922 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,922 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    179,922 miles
    Test number
    913816333205
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail179,922 miles (+2,703)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,922 miles
    Test number
    812864507157
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass177,219 miles (+3,500)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    177,219 miles
    Test number
    740732366042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass173,719 miles (+3,913)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    173,719 miles
    Test number
    392655986355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass169,806 miles (+3,086)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    169,806 miles
    Test number
    725692470651
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass166,720 miles (+4,179)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    166,720 miles
    Test number
    208569357140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass162,541 miles (+9,338)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    162,541 miles
    Test number
    880469895573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,203 miles (+13,355)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    153,203 miles
    Test number
    532974668491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,848 miles (+9,169)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    139,848 miles
    Test number
    748337327460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass130,679 miles (+3,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    130,679 miles
    Test number
    437213533830
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass127,130 miles (+17,969)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    127,130 miles
    Test number
    281753840804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,161 miles
    Test number
    734974456485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,161 miles (+15,944)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,161 miles
    Test number
    272267496221
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass93,217 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,217 miles
    Test number
    933926205760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,561 miles (+11,962)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,561 miles
    Test number
    406538204392
    • NoteChildseat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

  16. Pass80,599 miles (+13,183)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    80,599 miles
    Test number
    347727373269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    67,416 miles
    Test number
    728002082234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 BYA

Does L40 BYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 BYA is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 BYA?
The MOT on L40 BYA is valid until 9 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 BYA done?
L40 BYA was recorded at 179,922 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 8,433 miles a year.
Has L40 BYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 BYA has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 BYA 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 BYA find?
L40 BYA passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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