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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

L40 KMHMOT history

L40 KMH is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 13 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 84,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

L40 KMH black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
84,732 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 KMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 KMH was last recorded at 84,732 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 3,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,338 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,394 miles
Average per year
3,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,732 miles
  • 2025 – 81,338 miles
  • 2024 – 77,501 miles
  • 2023 – 74,953 miles
  • 2022 – 71,916 miles
  • 2021 – 67,152 miles
  • 2020 – 66,156 miles
  • 2019 – 60,439 miles
  • 2018 – 55,320 miles
  • 2017 – 51,365 miles
  • 2015 – 48,778 miles
  • 2014 – 43,912 miles
  • 2013 – 36,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,732 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear slight (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryBoth parking brake cable brackets detached

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,732 miles (+3,394)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    84,732 miles
    Test number
    742203128607
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear slight (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth parking brake cable brackets detached

  2. Pass81,338 miles (+3,837)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,338 miles
    Test number
    381248481719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded [suspect front to rear - visible behind arch liner ] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass77,501 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    77,501 miles
    Test number
    728222007491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,953 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,953 miles
    Test number
    891962304307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,240 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    74,240 miles
    Test number
    410864669947
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail74,238 miles (+2,322)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,238 miles
    Test number
    708727155505
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass71,916 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,916 miles
    Test number
    895479859165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,875 miles (+4,723)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,875 miles
    Test number
    836359226556
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass67,152 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    67,152 miles
    Test number
    582944701994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,156 miles (+5,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,156 miles
    Test number
    116810593965
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass60,439 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,439 miles
    Test number
    963374212663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,320 miles (+3,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    55,320 miles
    Test number
    179193953562
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass51,365 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,365 miles
    Test number
    500483618010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,778 miles (+4,866)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,778 miles
    Test number
    300429439266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,912 miles (+7,194)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    43,912 miles
    Test number
    766978834392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,718 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,718 miles
    Test number
    885185243343
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L40 KMH

Does L40 KMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 KMH is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 KMH?
The MOT on L40 KMH is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 KMH done?
L40 KMH was recorded at 84,732 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 3,929 miles a year.
Has L40 KMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 KMH has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 KMH 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 KMH find?
L40 KMH passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive; service brake binding but not excessively both rear slight; both parking brake cable brackets detached.

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