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Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

L40 DGSMOT history

L40 DGS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 94,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

L40 DGS silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
94,749 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 DGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
5 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 DGS was last recorded at 94,749 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,749 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,749 miles
  • 2025 – 90,246 miles
  • 2024 – 85,371 miles
  • 2023 – 82,027 miles
  • 2022 – 78,675 miles
  • 2021 – 71,227 miles
  • 2020 – 59,071 miles
  • 2019 – 42,620 miles
  • 2018 – 18,969 miles
  • 2017 – 15,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,749 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 30 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    94,749 miles
    Test number
    411885592911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail94,749 miles (+4,503)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,749 miles
    Test number
    866308923254
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  3. Pass90,246 miles (+4,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,246 miles
    Test number
    124663532628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass85,371 miles (+3,344)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    85,371 miles
    Test number
    951604429604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,027 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,027 miles
    Test number
    781686928887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,024 miles (+3,349)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,024 miles
    Test number
    833285589346
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass78,675 miles (+7,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,675 miles
    Test number
    990593799855
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs slightly undercut (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass71,227 miles (+12,156)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,227 miles
    Test number
    120864786457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,071 miles (+16,451)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,071 miles
    Test number
    561431358408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,620 miles (+23,651)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,620 miles
    Test number
    708699822773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,969 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    18,969 miles
    Test number
    124702597522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    15,616 miles
    Test number
    191258305219
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn out on edges

Questions about L40 DGS

Does L40 DGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 DGS is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 DGS?
The MOT on L40 DGS is valid until 10 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 DGS done?
L40 DGS was recorded at 94,749 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 9,363 miles a year.
Has L40 DGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 DGS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 DGS 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 DGS find?
L40 DGS passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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