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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

S40 ETYMOT history

S40 ETY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 12 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 130,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

S40 ETY black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
130,345 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 ETY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 ETY was last recorded at 130,345 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 8,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,354 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,991 miles
Average per year
9,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,345 miles
  • 2024 – 121,354 miles
  • 2023 – 112,771 miles
  • 2022 – 93,440 miles
  • 2021 – 74,381 miles
  • 2020 – 73,296 miles
  • 2019 – 67,046 miles
  • 2018 – 58,469 miles
  • 2017 – 47,285 miles
  • 2016 – 37,151 miles
  • 2015 – 29,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,345 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear above subframe. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,345 miles (+8,991)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    130,345 miles
    Test number
    629936034167
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear above subframe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass121,354 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,354 miles
    Test number
    986747224423
    • 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. Fail121,354 miles (+8,583)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,354 miles
    Test number
    573256479242
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  4. Pass112,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    112,771 miles
    Test number
    802696008801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail112,771 miles (+19,331)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,771 miles
    Test number
    749510488905
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass93,440 miles (+19,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,440 miles
    Test number
    446233367675
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,381 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,381 miles
    Test number
    707522685897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,296 miles (+6,250)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,296 miles
    Test number
    947621284764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,046 miles (+8,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,046 miles
    Test number
    573999533083
    • AdvisoryUnder cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

  10. Pass58,469 miles (+11,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,469 miles
    Test number
    314442306946
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

  11. Pass47,285 miles (+3,552)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,285 miles
    Test number
    231227789159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,733 miles (+6,582)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    43,733 miles
    Test number
    272470919830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,151 miles (+7,730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,151 miles
    Test number
    334141295758
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn
    • 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)

  14. Pass29,421 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,421 miles
    Test number
    439971205110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking around tread
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Questions about S40 ETY

Does S40 ETY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 ETY is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 ETY?
The MOT on S40 ETY is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 ETY done?
S40 ETY was recorded at 130,345 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 9,406 miles a year.
Has S40 ETY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 ETY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 ETY 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 ETY find?
S40 ETY passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

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