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Mercedes-Benz GLC

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

V40 FRAMOT history

V40 FRA is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz GLC first used on 11 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 125,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

V40 FRA blue Mercedes-Benz Glc – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
125,979 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 FRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLC
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
11 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 FRA was last recorded at 125,979 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 9,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,544 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,435 miles
Average per year
12,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,979 miles
  • 2025 – 116,544 miles
  • 2024 – 103,394 miles
  • 2023 – 88,346 miles
  • 2022 – 73,197 miles
  • 2021 – 58,836 miles
  • 2020 – 44,650 miles
  • 2019 – 31,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,979 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 13 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,979 miles (+9,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    125,979 miles
    Test number
    633422833154
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  2. Pass116,544 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,544 miles
    Test number
    801902668839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail116,320 miles (+12,926)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,320 miles
    Test number
    679821515361
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass103,394 miles (+15,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    103,394 miles
    Test number
    739044609477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass88,346 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    88,346 miles
    Test number
    564575996079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail88,346 miles (+15,149)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,346 miles
    Test number
    318318484907
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass73,197 miles (+14,361)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,197 miles
    Test number
    977744057002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass58,836 miles (+14,186)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    58,836 miles
    Test number
    589518936077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,650 miles (+13,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    44,650 miles
    Test number
    513377590239
    • 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))
  10. Pass31,441 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    31,441 miles
    Test number
    503609728585
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre nearing limit
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread wearing low

Questions about V40 FRA

Does V40 FRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 FRA is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 FRA?
The MOT on V40 FRA is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 FRA done?
V40 FRA was recorded at 125,979 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 12,856 miles a year.
Has V40 FRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 FRA has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 FRA 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 FRA find?
V40 FRA passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.

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