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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

V40 HEPMOT history

V40 HEP is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 158,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

V40 HEP silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
158,587 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 HEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 HEP was last recorded at 158,587 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 4,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,907 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,680 miles
Average per year
11,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,587 miles
  • 2024 – 153,907 miles
  • 2023 – 146,740 miles
  • 2022 – 140,148 miles
  • 2021 – 132,251 miles
  • 2020 – 127,380 miles
  • 2019 – 111,918 miles
  • 2018 – 92,854 miles
  • 2017 – 74,243 miles
  • 2016 – 56,712 miles
  • 2015 – 40,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,587 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 28 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,587 miles (+4,680)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    158,587 miles
    Test number
    481131518631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass153,907 miles (+7,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    153,907 miles
    Test number
    220608215378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass146,740 miles (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,740 miles
    Test number
    813541411954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail144,426 miles (+4,278)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,426 miles
    Test number
    305039335825
    • 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))
  5. Pass140,148 miles (+7,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,148 miles
    Test number
    440314151775
    • 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))
  6. Pass132,251 miles (+4,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,251 miles
    Test number
    809313553902
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass127,380 miles (+15,462)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,380 miles
    Test number
    793945397590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,918 miles (+19,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,918 miles
    Test number
    863477567036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass92,854 miles (+18,611)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,854 miles
    Test number
    811812208816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,243 miles (+17,531)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,243 miles
    Test number
    478128820457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,712 miles (+15,771)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,712 miles
    Test number
    166376498514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,941 miles
    Test number
    498128945172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 HEP

Does V40 HEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 HEP is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V40 HEP?
The MOT on V40 HEP is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 HEP done?
V40 HEP was recorded at 158,587 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 11,269 miles a year.
Has V40 HEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 HEP has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V40 HEP 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 HEP find?
V40 HEP passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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