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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

L40 OHAMOT history

L40 OHA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 9 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 160,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

L40 OHA silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
160,590 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 OHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 OHA was last recorded at 160,590 miles on 15 May 2026, 11,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
148,895 miles · 3 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,695 miles
Average per year
8,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,590 miles
  • 2025 – 148,895 miles
  • 2024 – 142,285 miles
  • 2023 – 134,070 miles
  • 2022 – 123,459 miles
  • 2021 – 116,816 miles
  • 2020 – 114,859 miles
  • 2019 – 11,271 miles
  • 2018 – 100,904 miles
  • 2017 – 94,428 miles
  • 2016 – 88,838 miles
  • 2015 – 81,495 miles
  • 2014 – 70,813 miles
  • 2013 – 62,238 miles
  • 2012 – 51,024 miles
  • 2011 – 38,838 miles
  • 2010 – 29,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,590 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Possible fuel leak under tray restricting view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • N/s front tyre worn to 3mm and outer wall damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nail in n//s rear tyre tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,590 miles (+11,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    160,590 miles
    Test number
    718266688491
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,895 miles (+6,610)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    148,895 miles
    Test number
    416922251662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,285 miles (+8,215)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    142,285 miles
    Test number
    195871987924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,070 miles (+170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    134,070 miles
    Test number
    570317283727
    • AdvisoryPossible fuel leak under tray restricting view

  5. Fail133,900 miles (+10,441)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,900 miles
    Test number
    451361959555
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPossible fuel leak under tray restricting view

  6. Pass123,459 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    123,459 miles
    Test number
    420144313613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    116,816 miles
    Test number
    405588538132
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn to 3mm and outer wall damaged

  8. Fail116,816 miles (+1,957)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,816 miles
    Test number
    229661080134
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn to 3mm and outer wall damaged

  9. Pass114,859 miles (+103,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,859 miles
    Test number
    843606180321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre wall damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s washer jet not working but n/s jet providing sufficient fluid

  10. Pass11,271 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    11,271 miles
    Test number
    166710409088
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  11. Fail108,785 miles (+7,881)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,785 miles
    Test number
    284541579685
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Split (1.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  12. Pass100,904 miles (+6,476)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,904 miles
    Test number
    617613340832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,428 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,428 miles
    Test number
    196360974852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    88,838 miles
    Test number
    206352909062
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNail in n//s rear tyre tread

  15. Fail88,838 miles (+7,343)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,838 miles
    Test number
    773956739341
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNail in n//s rear tyre tread

  16. Pass81,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,495 miles
    Test number
    668161505266
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail81,495 miles (+10,682)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,495 miles
    Test number
    928131605234
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass70,813 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,813 miles
    Test number
    328914104255
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low and heavilly on edges (255/45R18 Y)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low (275/45R18 Y)
    • NoteChip in n/s of windscreen

  19. Fail70,813 miles (+8,575)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,813 miles
    Test number
    449813404249
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low and heavilly on edges (255/45R18 Y)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low (275/45R18 Y)
    • NoteChip in n/s of windscreen

  20. Pass62,238 miles (+11,214)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,238 miles
    Test number
    698963803275
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and pads require rechecking in near future
    • NoteRear brake discs slighty worn

  21. Pass51,024 miles (+12,186)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,024 miles
    Test number
    617851202246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,838 miles (+8,886)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,838 miles
    Test number
    568145091142
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges and treads perished
    • NoteN/s rear tyre 2.1mm
    • NoteO/s rear tyre 2.3mm

  23. Pass29,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,952 miles
    Test number
    263925700257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 OHA

Does L40 OHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 OHA is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 OHA?
The MOT on L40 OHA is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 OHA done?
L40 OHA was recorded at 160,590 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 8,264 miles a year.
Has L40 OHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 OHA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 OHA 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 OHA find?
L40 OHA passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; oil leak, but not excessive.

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