Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,148 cc
L40 DERMOT history
L40 DER is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,087 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 113,087 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,924 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 DER
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 DER was last recorded at 113,087 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Dec 2015: 72,695 miles, lower than 87,783 miles on 21 Nov 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 113,085 miles · 18 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 3,924 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 113,087 miles
- 2024 – 111,118 miles
- 2023 – 109,003 miles
- 2022 – 106,830 miles
- 2021 – 104,667 miles
- 2020 – 102,004 miles
- 2018 – 99,773 miles
- 2017 – 97,536 miles
- 2016 – 94,483 miles
- 2015 – 72,695 miles
- 2014 – 87,783 miles
- 2013 – 84,792 miles
- 2012 – 79,956 miles
- 2011 – 73,814 miles
- 2010 – 68,870 miles
- 2009 – 60,319 miles
- 2008 – 54,386 miles
- 2007 – 47,256 miles
- 2006 – 38,746 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,087 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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SUBFRAME
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,087 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 113,087 miles
- Test number
- 136906494952
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,085 miles (+1,967)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,085 miles
- Test number
- 976012596544
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass111,118 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 111,118 miles
- Test number
- 966868769122
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SUBFRAME (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail111,116 miles (+2,113)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,116 miles
- Test number
- 698969082719
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BOTH REAR WHEELS (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS HEAVILY CORRODED
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SUBFRAME (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass109,003 miles (+2,173)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 109,003 miles
- Test number
- 807985116461
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUBFRAME IS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass106,830 miles (+2,163)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 106,830 miles
- Test number
- 332098081556
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass104,667 miles (+2,663)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 104,667 miles
- Test number
- 219626435624
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass102,004 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 102,004 miles
- Test number
- 623400015807
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail102,003 miles (+2,230)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,003 miles
- Test number
- 621668166549
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass99,773 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 99,773 miles
- Test number
- 425379053455
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail99,772 miles (+2,236)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,772 miles
- Test number
- 808524218163
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass97,536 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 97,536 miles
- Test number
- 923888883667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,535 miles (+3,052)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,535 miles
- Test number
- 727445420610
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass94,483 miles (+21,788)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 94,483 miles
- Test number
- 184199897934
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,695 miles (-15,088)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 72,695 miles
- Test number
- 860941955612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,783 miles (+2,991)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 87,783 miles
- Test number
- 567595324338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,792 miles (+4,836)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 84,792 miles
- Test number
- 406899533472
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,956 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 79,956 miles
- Test number
- 347436222322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,955 miles (+6,141)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,955 miles
- Test number
- 965390422385
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass73,814 miles (+88)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 73,814 miles
- Test number
- 898203541378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,726 miles (+4,856)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,726 miles
- Test number
- 719716131349
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass68,870 miles (+8,551)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 68,870 miles
- Test number
- 192343530336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,319 miles (+5,933)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 60,319 miles
- Test number
- 274845639390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,386 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 54,386 miles
- Test number
- 943248348320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,383 miles (+7,127)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,383 miles
- Test number
- 112165248352
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass47,256 miles (+8,510)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 47,256 miles
- Test number
- 241244447321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,746 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 38,746 miles
- Test number
- 420679246312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 DER
- Does L40 DER currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 DER is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L40 DER?
- The MOT on L40 DER is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 DER done?
- L40 DER was recorded at 113,087 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 3,924 miles a year.
- Has L40 DER ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 DER has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 DER ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L40 DER find?
- L40 DER passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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