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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

T40 BLRMOT history

T40 BLR is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 186,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
186,965 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 BLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 BLR was last recorded at 186,965 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 7,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Dec 2021: 154,514 miles, lower than 154,519 miles on 23 Nov 2021.

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
179,059 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,906 miles
Average per year
10,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,965 miles
  • 2025 – 179,059 miles
  • 2024 – 173,528 miles
  • 2023 – 173,504 miles
  • 2022 – 165,291 miles
  • 2021 – 154,514 miles
  • 2020 – 151,545 miles
  • 2019 – 147,915 miles
  • 2018 – 133,451 miles
  • 2017 – 122,143 miles
  • 2016 – 107,968 miles
  • 2015 – 86,081 miles
  • 2014 – 68,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,965 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,965 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    186,965 miles
    Test number
    115190849673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail186,965 miles (+7,906)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,965 miles
    Test number
    755574408850
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass179,059 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    179,059 miles
    Test number
    635297553292
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail179,056 miles (+5,528)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,056 miles
    Test number
    557481746865
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass173,528 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    173,528 miles
    Test number
    787170037778
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail173,527 miles (+23)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,527 miles
    Test number
    975158004214
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail173,504 miles (+8,213)1 dangerous7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,504 miles
    Test number
    173411850464
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy braided flexy hose (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside rear binding after park brake test , (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryADVISE CUSTOMER TO CONTACT MERCEDES DEALER AS THERE IS AN OUTSTANDING RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front air con pipe clamp on inner strut top ,clamp insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring all main brake pipes from front to rear

  8. Pass165,291 miles (+10,777)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    165,291 miles
    Test number
    992339971327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass154,514 miles (-5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,514 miles
    Test number
    311182222075
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy has a leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  10. Fail154,519 miles (+5)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,519 miles
    Test number
    220819362391
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy has a leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  11. Fail154,514 miles (+2,969)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,514 miles
    Test number
    249425986946
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive possibly from dipstick tube (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass151,545 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    151,545 miles
    Test number
    449714690040
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened new brake pads fitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

  13. Fail151,544 miles (+3,629)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,544 miles
    Test number
    714595888018
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened new brake pads fitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

  14. Pass147,915 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    147,915 miles
    Test number
    290021655907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail147,896 miles (+14,445)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,896 miles
    Test number
    533204652419
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass133,451 miles (+11,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    133,451 miles
    Test number
    774032018398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50-60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass122,143 miles (+14,175)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    122,143 miles
    Test number
    483168836171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel rim distorted
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel rim distorted

  18. Pass107,968 miles (+21,887)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,968 miles
    Test number
    250659264982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,081 miles (+17,516)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,081 miles
    Test number
    968595595126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOsf tyre worn inner and outer edge

  20. Pass68,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,565 miles
    Test number
    938004024240
    • 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)

  21. Fail68,564 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,564 miles
    Test number
    129964024214
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • 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)

Questions about T40 BLR

Does T40 BLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 BLR is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 BLR?
The MOT on T40 BLR is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 BLR done?
T40 BLR was recorded at 186,965 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 10,294 miles a year.
Has T40 BLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 BLR has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 BLR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T40 BLR find?
T40 BLR passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 3 more.

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