
Mercedes-Benz CLK
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc
S40 KSMMOT history
S40 KSM is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 9 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 189,757 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 189,757 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,545 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 KSM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 9 Feb 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 KSM was last recorded at 189,757 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 189,755 miles · 20 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 6,545 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 189,757 miles
- 2025 – 183,952 miles
- 2024 – 178,692 miles
- 2023 – 173,992 miles
- 2021 – 166,659 miles
- 2020 – 161,575 miles
- 2019 – 154,574 miles
- 2018 – 149,952 miles
- 2017 – 143,998 miles
- 2016 – 133,341 miles
- 2015 – 124,600 miles
- 2014 – 124,037 miles
- 2013 – 120,803 miles
- 2012 – 118,133 miles
- 2010 – 109,152 miles
- 2009 – 96,455 miles
- 2008 – 73,237 miles
- 2007 – 67,952 miles
- 2006 – 59,069 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
32 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass189,757 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 189,757 miles
- Test number
- 300892409890
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
Fail189,755 miles (+5,803)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,755 miles
- Test number
- 699477842273
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
Pass183,952 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 183,952 miles
- Test number
- 708561287482
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail183,950 miles (+5,258)5 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,950 miles
- Test number
- 997697523124
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass178,692 miles (+4,700)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 178,692 miles
- Test number
- 617963641555
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge/side wall (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass173,992 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 173,992 miles
- Test number
- 266023349676
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail173,991 miles (+7,332)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,991 miles
- Test number
- 863929937215
- MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass166,659 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 166,659 miles
- Test number
- 601826289552
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail166,659 miles (+5,084)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,659 miles
- Test number
- 948844958173
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,575 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 161,575 miles
- Test number
- 811170114886
- AdvisoryN/s dip beam slightly out of focus
Fail161,565 miles (+6,991)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,565 miles
- Test number
- 539561897412
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s dip beam slightly out of focus
Pass154,574 miles (+14)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 154,574 miles
- Test number
- 693075471688
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryChip to windscreen
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail154,560 miles (+4,608)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,560 miles
- Test number
- 112439835743
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryChip to windscreen
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass149,952 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 149,952 miles
- Test number
- 887499645431
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWiper slightly smearing
Fail149,941 miles (+5,943)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,941 miles
- Test number
- 291136402503
- FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWiper slightly smearing
Pass143,998 miles (+10,657)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 143,998 miles
- Test number
- 444337492248
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryHeadlight beam pattern slightly out of focus
Pass133,341 miles (+8,741)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 133,341 miles
- Test number
- 343180290183
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes starting to corrode
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blow on front section
- AdvisorySlight play in both track rods
Pass124,600 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 124,600 miles
- Test number
- 217371725434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,594 miles (+557)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,594 miles
- Test number
- 768268815119
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass124,037 miles (+3)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 124,037 miles
- Test number
- 157826784444
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail124,034 miles (+3,231)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,034 miles
- Test number
- 669683184029
- FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteBoot wont open on test.
Pass120,803 miles (+2,670)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 120,803 miles
- Test number
- 188610063487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,133 miles (+8,981)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 118,133 miles
- Test number
- 358498152056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,152 miles (+12,697)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 109,152 miles
- Test number
- 723404840367
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass96,455 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 96,455 miles
- Test number
- 150972059332
- AdvisoryInner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail96,455 miles (+11,951)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,455 miles
- Test number
- 412662159323
- FailureFront Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryInner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass84,504 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 84,504 miles
- Test number
- 144988109017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,497 miles (+11,260)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,497 miles
- Test number
- 481217509085
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass73,237 miles (+5,285)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 73,237 miles
- Test number
- 180847508083
- NoteBoth front and near side rear tyres worn on outer edges
Pass67,952 miles (+8,883)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 67,952 miles
- Test number
- 422433187062
- NoteNearside front tyre worn low on inner edge
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn low
- NoteOffside front tyre worn low on edges
- NoteRear brake pads wearing low
Fail59,069 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,069 miles
- Test number
- 113376966406
- Repaired at testOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Pass59,069 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 59,069 miles
- Test number
- 983256166051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S40 KSM
- Does S40 KSM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 KSM is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S40 KSM?
- The MOT on S40 KSM is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S40 KSM done?
- S40 KSM was recorded at 189,757 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 6,545 miles a year.
- Has S40 KSM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 KSM has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on S40 KSM 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 KSM find?
- S40 KSM passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty, and 4 more.
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