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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,796 cc

S40 SERMOT history

S40 SER is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

S40 SER black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
156,485 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 SER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
2 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 SER was last recorded at 156,485 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,481 miles · 14 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,485 miles
  • 2025 – 145,926 miles
  • 2024 – 132,945 miles
  • 2023 – 120,961 miles
  • 2022 – 111,168 miles
  • 2021 – 102,747 miles
  • 2020 – 93,090 miles
  • 2019 – 82,654 miles
  • 2018 – 72,005 miles
  • 2017 – 58,080 miles
  • 2016 – 47,944 miles
  • 2015 – 47,867 miles
  • 2014 – 46,198 miles
  • 2013 – 38,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,485 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,485 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    156,485 miles
    Test number
    259227389786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Fail156,481 miles (+10,555)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,481 miles
    Test number
    561623848380
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass145,926 miles (+486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    145,926 miles
    Test number
    565959243532
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail145,440 miles (+12,495)10 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,440 miles
    Test number
    396248474199
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass132,945 miles (+11,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,945 miles
    Test number
    235373380028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass120,961 miles (+9,793)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,961 miles
    Test number
    541050569478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,168 miles
    Test number
    614669930635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,168 miles (+8,421)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,168 miles
    Test number
    740964615835
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass102,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,747 miles
    Test number
    319205687504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,747 miles (+9,657)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,747 miles
    Test number
    912051384191
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass93,090 miles (+10,436)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,090 miles
    Test number
    318468013909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (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))
  12. Pass82,654 miles (+10,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,654 miles
    Test number
    450297874093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass72,005 miles (+5,084)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,005 miles
    Test number
    481758354986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,921 miles (+8,841)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,921 miles
    Test number
    141123656456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,080 miles (+10,136)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,080 miles
    Test number
    369407460223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,944 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    47,944 miles
    Test number
    136571800054
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish
  17. Pass47,867 miles (+1,669)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,867 miles
    Test number
    597577225010
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
  18. Pass46,198 miles (+8,026)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,198 miles
    Test number
    195954334490
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCracks in offside and nearside front tyre treads
  19. Pass38,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,172 miles
    Test number
    766636933092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,172 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,172 miles
    Test number
    327846133078
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about S40 SER

Does S40 SER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 SER is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 SER?
The MOT on S40 SER is valid until 15 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 SER done?
S40 SER was recorded at 156,485 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 8,643 miles a year.
Has S40 SER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 SER has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 SER 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 SER find?
S40 SER passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease, and 2 more.

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