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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

S40 FAKMOT history

S40 FAK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 128,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

S40 FAK black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
128,005 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 FAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 FAK was last recorded at 128,005 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 7,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
120,776 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,229 miles
Average per year
7,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,005 miles
  • 2025 – 120,776 miles
  • 2024 – 112,348 miles
  • 2023 – 103,728 miles
  • 2022 – 99,494 miles
  • 2021 – 96,480 miles
  • 2020 – 94,303 miles
  • 2019 – 86,005 miles
  • 2018 – 72,242 miles
  • 2017 – 64,587 miles
  • 2016 – 57,807 miles
  • 2015 – 52,083 miles
  • 2014 – 47,800 miles
  • 2013 – 37,787 miles
  • 2012 – 25,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,005 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL4 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,005 miles (+7,229)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    128,005 miles
    Test number
    579355111674
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass120,776 miles (+8,428)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,776 miles
    Test number
    875762865321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass112,348 miles (+8,620)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    112,348 miles
    Test number
    445452393665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass103,728 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    103,728 miles
    Test number
    967969495536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail103,728 miles (+4,234)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,728 miles
    Test number
    556105711762
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass99,494 miles (+3,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,494 miles
    Test number
    127397489903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass96,480 miles (+2,177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    96,480 miles
    Test number
    467001744401
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover under trays fitted

  8. Pass94,303 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,303 miles
    Test number
    735136301580
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail94,303 miles (+8,298)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,303 miles
    Test number
    751004411267
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass86,005 miles (+13,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,005 miles
    Test number
    461410267904
    • AdvisoryEngine cover under trays fitted

  11. Pass72,242 miles (+7,655)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,242 miles
    Test number
    704829418803
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass64,587 miles (+6,780)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    64,587 miles
    Test number
    485961640696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,807 miles (+5,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,807 miles
    Test number
    475167889070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Small mark on sidewall of tyre

  14. Pass52,083 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,083 miles
    Test number
    106040575462
    • DangerousO/S/F TYRE DRIVEN ON FLAT **************************

  15. Fail52,083 miles (+4,283)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,083 miles
    Test number
    629680075025
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousO/S/F TYRE DRIVEN ON FLAT **************************
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass47,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,800 miles
    Test number
    177855684470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,800 miles (+10,013)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,800 miles
    Test number
    389535284018
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass37,787 miles (+12,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,787 miles
    Test number
    127552773429
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass25,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,098 miles
    Test number
    137564372431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 FAK

Does S40 FAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 FAK is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 FAK?
The MOT on S40 FAK is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 FAK done?
S40 FAK was recorded at 128,005 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 7,291 miles a year.
Has S40 FAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 FAK has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S40 FAK 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 FAK find?
S40 FAK passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all4; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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