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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

V40 POLMOT history

V40 POL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 173,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

V40 POL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
173,914 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
17,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 POL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
14 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 POL was last recorded at 173,914 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 23,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
150,626 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
23,288 miles
Average per year
17,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,914 miles
  • 2025 – 150,626 miles
  • 2024 – 130,105 miles
  • 2023 – 117,358 miles
  • 2022 – 104,005 miles
  • 2021 – 88,766 miles
  • 2019 – 60,980 miles
  • 2018 – 43,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,914 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 4 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,914 miles (+23,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    173,914 miles
    Test number
    606173803756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass150,626 miles (+20,521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    150,626 miles
    Test number
    489272582896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,105 miles (+12,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    130,105 miles
    Test number
    443890901062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,358 miles (+13,353)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,358 miles
    Test number
    824491760236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,005 miles (+15,239)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,005 miles
    Test number
    513634445733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,766 miles
    Test number
    560300837453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,766 miles (+27,786)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,766 miles
    Test number
    262334366324
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass60,980 miles (+17,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,980 miles
    Test number
    586189138579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass43,784 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,784 miles
    Test number
    572052381869
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

Questions about V40 POL

Does V40 POL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 POL is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 POL?
The MOT on V40 POL is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 POL done?
V40 POL was recorded at 173,914 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 17,202 miles a year.
Has V40 POL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 POL has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on V40 POL 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 POL find?
V40 POL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge.

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