
Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,148 cc
V40 AJWMOT history
V40 AJW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 23 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 212,889 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 212,889 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 15,180 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V40 AJW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 23 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V40 AJW was last recorded at 212,889 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 212,858 miles · 1 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 31 miles
- Average per year
- 15,180 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 212,889 miles
- 2024 – 207,337 miles
- 2023 – 199,364 miles
- 2022 – 191,002 miles
- 2021 – 177,403 miles
- 2020 – 159,603 miles
- 2019 – 143,766 miles
- 2017 – 107,134 miles
- 2016 – 69,697 miles
- 2015 – 51,499 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Exhaust flexi section deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
14 tests since 14 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass212,889 miles (+31)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 212,889 miles
- Test number
- 941965704805
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail212,858 miles (+5,521)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,858 miles
- Test number
- 232084858899
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass207,337 miles (+7,973)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 207,337 miles
- Test number
- 427602022544
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass199,364 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 199,364 miles
- Test number
- 220344070837
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi section deteriorated
Fail199,363 miles (+8,361)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,363 miles
- Test number
- 574025108534
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi section deteriorated
Pass191,002 miles (+13,599)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 191,002 miles
- Test number
- 626656508716
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust section slightly loose
Pass177,403 miles (+17,800)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 177,403 miles
- Test number
- 434490438005
- AdvisoryBoth Sides Sills Covers Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.
- AdvisoryStone Chips on Windscreen.
Pass159,603 miles (+15,837)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 159,603 miles
- Test number
- 761394099738
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass143,766 miles (+36,632)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 143,766 miles
- Test number
- 407892324487
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass107,134 miles (+514)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 107,134 miles
- Test number
- 289942479527
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail106,620 miles (+36,923)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,620 miles
- Test number
- 193456278676
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass69,697 miles (+18,198)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 69,697 miles
- Test number
- 521985227953
- 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)
Pass51,499 miles (+490)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 51,499 miles
- Test number
- 706829365178
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail51,009 miles1 failure3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,009 miles
- Test number
- 725144905137
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
Questions about V40 AJW
- Does V40 AJW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 AJW is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V40 AJW?
- The MOT on V40 AJW is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V40 AJW done?
- V40 AJW was recorded at 212,889 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 15,180 miles a year.
- Has V40 AJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V40 AJW has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on V40 AJW 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 V40 AJW find?
- V40 AJW passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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