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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.

V40 AJW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass212,889 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass199,364 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    199,364 miles
    Test number
    220344070837
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section deteriorated
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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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