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Red · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L40 WTOMOT history

L40 WTO is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 159,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

L40 WTO red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,062 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 WTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 WTO was last recorded at 159,062 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 4,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,125 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,937 miles
Average per year
12,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,062 miles
  • 2024 – 154,125 miles
  • 2023 – 147,490 miles
  • 2022 – 127,157 miles
  • 2021 – 113,019 miles
  • 2020 – 105,088 miles
  • 2019 – 92,261 miles
  • 2018 – 75,554 miles
  • 2017 – 59,668 miles
  • 2016 – 47,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,062 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,062 miles (+4,937)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,062 miles
    Test number
    372606400499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,125 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    154,125 miles
    Test number
    279943114877
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Fail154,097 miles (+6,607)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,097 miles
    Test number
    215329809735
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass147,490 miles (+20,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,490 miles
    Test number
    266086151034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass127,157 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,157 miles
    Test number
    267464914100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,116 miles (+14,097)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,116 miles
    Test number
    554744222636
    • 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))
  7. Pass113,019 miles (+7,931)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,019 miles
    Test number
    889213577912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on the edges
  8. Pass105,088 miles (+12,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,088 miles
    Test number
    147705991953
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass92,261 miles (+16,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,261 miles
    Test number
    601160348715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass75,554 miles (+15,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,554 miles
    Test number
    691678597101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass59,668 miles (+11,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,668 miles
    Test number
    242857514772
    • 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)
  12. Pass47,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,837 miles
    Test number
    578812041578
    • 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)
  13. Fail47,837 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,837 miles
    Test number
    543704804748
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

Questions about L40 WTO

Does L40 WTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 WTO is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 WTO?
The MOT on L40 WTO is valid until 10 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 WTO done?
L40 WTO was recorded at 159,062 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 12,329 miles a year.
Has L40 WTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 WTO has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 WTO 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 WTO find?
L40 WTO passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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