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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

S40 BSXMOT history

S40 BSX is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 161,035 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

S40 BSX silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
161,035 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 BSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 BSX was last recorded at 161,035 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 9,348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,687 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,348 miles
Average per year
12,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,035 miles
  • 2025 – 151,687 miles
  • 2024 – 139,608 miles
  • 2023 – 126,423 miles
  • 2022 – 113,912 miles
  • 2021 – 100,840 miles
  • 2020 – 89,489 miles
  • 2019 – 78,895 miles
  • 2018 – 64,847 miles
  • 2017 – 50,298 miles
  • 2016 – 35,291 miles
  • 2015 – 24,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,035 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,035 miles (+9,348)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    161,035 miles
    Test number
    130907919461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,687 miles (+12,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,687 miles
    Test number
    921810502864
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass139,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,608 miles
    Test number
    381418372524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail139,608 miles (+13,185)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,608 miles
    Test number
    207351753423
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass126,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,423 miles
    Test number
    997057816875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail126,423 miles (+12,511)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,423 miles
    Test number
    273326411735
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass113,912 miles (+13,072)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,912 miles
    Test number
    917714889112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,840 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,840 miles
    Test number
    962880341645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,736 miles (+11,247)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,736 miles
    Test number
    796529756938
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to treaded area exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light source broken and has sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass89,489 miles (+10,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,489 miles
    Test number
    925476053153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass78,895 miles (+14,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,895 miles
    Test number
    282908440403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass64,847 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    64,847 miles
    Test number
    188919300766
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s rear
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front, inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail64,847 miles (+14,549)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,847 miles
    Test number
    711473020717
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s rear
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front, inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass50,298 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,298 miles
    Test number
    238084526107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Fail50,298 miles (+15,007)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,298 miles
    Test number
    615606523226
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass35,291 miles (+3,735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,291 miles
    Test number
    109727067890
    • AdvisoryFront tyres edge wear
    • 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)
  17. Pass31,556 miles (+7,217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,556 miles
    Test number
    680944222483
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
  18. Pass24,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,339 miles
    Test number
    471219629751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 BSX

Does S40 BSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 BSX is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 BSX?
The MOT on S40 BSX is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 BSX done?
S40 BSX was recorded at 161,035 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 12,355 miles a year.
Has S40 BSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 BSX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 BSX 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 S40 BSX find?
S40 BSX passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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