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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

S40 WGLMOT history

S40 WGL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 123,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

S40 WGL black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
123,004 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 WGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 WGL was last recorded at 123,004 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 7,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2018: 93,259 miles, lower than 101,445 miles on 25 Oct 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,580 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
7,424 miles
Average per year
6,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,004 miles
  • 2024 – 115,580 miles
  • 2022 – 114,300 miles
  • 2021 – 111,751 miles
  • 2018 – 93,259 miles
  • 2017 – 91,027 miles
  • 2016 – 77,581 miles
  • 2015 – 63,761 miles
  • 2014 – 54,040 miles
  • 2013 – 45,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,004 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,004 miles (+7,424)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    123,004 miles
    Test number
    982853909986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,580 miles (+1,280)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    115,580 miles
    Test number
    244319633496
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,300 miles (+2,549)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,300 miles
    Test number
    880497086022
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Cut no cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass111,751 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,751 miles
    Test number
    429099345454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail111,726 miles (+18,467)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,726 miles
    Test number
    847045576529
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass93,259 miles (-8,186)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,259 miles
    Test number
    712787583754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,445 miles (+10,418)5 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,445 miles
    Test number
    604425716214
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,027 miles (+13,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,027 miles
    Test number
    392999497869
    • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass77,581 miles (+13,820)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,581 miles
    Test number
    422054108127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,761 miles (+9,721)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    63,761 miles
    Test number
    173111524182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,040 miles (+8,823)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    54,040 miles
    Test number
    167795664308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,217 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,217 miles
    Test number
    838364853369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,468 miles
    Test number
    526086803226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,468 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,468 miles
    Test number
    797946003298
    • 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)

Questions about S40 WGL

Does S40 WGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 WGL is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 WGL?
The MOT on S40 WGL is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 WGL done?
S40 WGL was recorded at 123,004 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 6,147 miles a year.
Has S40 WGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 WGL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S40 WGL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S40 WGL find?
S40 WGL passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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