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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 3,724 cc

L40 RKOMOT history

L40 RKO is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 12 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 133,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2023.

L40 RKO silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2024
Mileage
133,882 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2023
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 RKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 RKO was last recorded at 133,882 miles on 11 Sept 2023, 5,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
127,970 miles · 28 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
5,912 miles
Average per year
7,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,882 miles
  • 2022 – 127,970 miles
  • 2021 – 125,446 miles
  • 2019 – 116,717 miles
  • 2018 – 111,231 miles
  • 2017 – 106,887 miles
  • 2016 – 102,605 miles
  • 2015 – 96,820 miles
  • 2014 – 83,182 miles
  • 2013 – 66,921 miles
  • 2012 – 51,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,882 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 9 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,882 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    133,882 miles
    Test number
    510888424998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail133,882 miles (+5,912)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,882 miles
    Test number
    385651935944
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass127,970 miles (+2,524)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    127,970 miles
    Test number
    791800630231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,446 miles (+8,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,446 miles
    Test number
    516590152279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass116,717 miles (+5,486)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,717 miles
    Test number
    671890267372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,231 miles (+4,344)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,231 miles
    Test number
    183315486681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,887 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,887 miles
    Test number
    810227548717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,605 miles (+5,785)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,605 miles
    Test number
    710687513275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,820 miles (+13,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,820 miles
    Test number
    652379360838
    • AdvisoryNs/os front wheel bearing slight play
  10. Pass83,182 miles (+16,261)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,182 miles
    Test number
    376641214347
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass66,921 miles (+15,623)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,921 miles
    Test number
    237308893238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  12. Pass51,298 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,298 miles
    Test number
    119214812360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L40 RKO

Does L40 RKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 RKO expired on 10 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 RKO?
The MOT on L40 RKO expired on 10 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 RKO done?
L40 RKO was recorded at 133,882 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2023, an average of 7,621 miles a year.
Has L40 RKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 RKO has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 RKO 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 RKO find?
L40 RKO passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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