Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,597 cc
S40 MLKMOT history
S40 MLK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,996 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 May 2027
- Mileage
- 72,996 mi
- At MOT on 23 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,133 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 MLK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 MLK was last recorded at 72,996 miles on 23 May 2026, 3,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 69,740 miles · 26 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,256 miles
- Average per year
- 2,133 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,996 miles
- 2025 – 69,740 miles
- 2024 – 66,026 miles
- 2023 – 62,442 miles
- 2021 – 59,001 miles
- 2019 – 53,361 miles
- 2018 – 51,845 miles
- 2017 – 51,241 miles
- 2016 – 49,125 miles
- 2015 – 46,846 miles
- 2014 – 46,579 miles
- 2013 – 46,247 miles
- 2012 – 45,199 miles
- 2011 – 40,731 miles
- 2010 – 38,490 miles
- 2009 – 35,945 miles
- 2008 – 34,003 miles
- 2007 – 32,592 miles
- 2006 – 30,266 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,996 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
24 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,996 miles (+3,256)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2027
- Odometer
- 72,996 miles
- Test number
- 645117078850
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass69,740 miles (+3,714)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2026
- Odometer
- 69,740 miles
- Test number
- 625025139155
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s front rear lower gaitor (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass66,026 miles (+3,584)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 66,026 miles
- Test number
- 212547082993
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,442 miles (+3,441)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 62,442 miles
- Test number
- 284722321519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,001 miles (+2,334)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 59,001 miles
- Test number
- 835336889067
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass56,667 miles (+3,306)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 56,667 miles
- Test number
- 121833704290
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted & undertray fitted
Pass53,361 miles (+1,516)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 53,361 miles
- Test number
- 222167020075
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass51,845 miles (+604)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 51,845 miles
- Test number
- 348161153572
- AdvisoryTyres splitting,rear suspension springs deteriorating,drivers mirror glass,rear exhaust cover
Pass51,241 miles (+2,116)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 51,241 miles
- Test number
- 478349491643
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre cracking on sidewalls
Pass49,125 miles (+2,279)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 49,125 miles
- Test number
- 501855315047
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass46,846 miles (+267)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 46,846 miles
- Test number
- 508588725194
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass46,579 miles (+332)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 46,579 miles
- Test number
- 278124644215
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass46,247 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 46,247 miles
- Test number
- 686016413254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,235 miles (+1,036)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,235 miles
- Test number
- 147182213229
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,199 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 45,199 miles
- Test number
- 828228282008
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail45,179 miles (+4,448)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,179 miles
- Test number
- 908137982032
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass40,731 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 40,731 miles
- Test number
- 637007581021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,731 miles (+2,241)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,731 miles
- Test number
- 138337881028
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD LIMIT
Pass38,490 miles (+2,545)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2011
- Odometer
- 38,490 miles
- Test number
- 920221140151
- 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)
Pass35,945 miles (+1,942)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2010
- Odometer
- 35,945 miles
- Test number
- 984228029172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,003 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2009
- Odometer
- 34,003 miles
- Test number
- 871654348149
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail34,003 miles (+1,411)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,003 miles
- Test number
- 272193648129
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass32,592 miles (+2,326)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2008
- Odometer
- 32,592 miles
- Test number
- 801843247108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,266 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2007
- Odometer
- 30,266 miles
- Test number
- 802462736181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S40 MLK
- Does S40 MLK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 MLK is valid until 25 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S40 MLK?
- The MOT on S40 MLK is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S40 MLK done?
- S40 MLK was recorded at 72,996 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 2,133 miles a year.
- Has S40 MLK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 MLK has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2013.
- Has the mileage on S40 MLK 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 MLK find?
- S40 MLK passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both side.
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