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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,148 cc

V40 RLDMOT history

V40 RLD is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

V40 RLD silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
95,412 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 RLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 RLD was last recorded at 95,412 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 3,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2014: 57,488 miles, lower than 57,495 miles on 20 Mar 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,342 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,070 miles
Average per year
3,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,412 miles
  • 2025 – 92,342 miles
  • 2024 – 89,628 miles
  • 2023 – 88,089 miles
  • 2022 – 86,473 miles
  • 2021 – 84,649 miles
  • 2020 – 82,565 miles
  • 2019 – 79,368 miles
  • 2018 – 76,489 miles
  • 2017 – 73,816 miles
  • 2016 – 68,881 miles
  • 2015 – 62,512 miles
  • 2014 – 57,488 miles
  • 2013 – 51,216 miles
  • 2012 – 44,035 miles
  • 2011 – 37,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,412 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,412 miles (+3,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    95,412 miles
    Test number
    250914824782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass92,342 miles (+2,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,342 miles
    Test number
    915449036711
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass89,628 miles (+1,539)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    89,628 miles
    Test number
    424498969869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,089 miles (+1,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,089 miles
    Test number
    226695800657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass86,473 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,473 miles
    Test number
    436333355959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/45/zr17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail86,473 miles (+1,824)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,473 miles
    Test number
    107370100395
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/45/zr17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,649 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,649 miles
    Test number
    278105555923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail84,649 miles (+2,084)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,649 miles
    Test number
    584431030826
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass82,565 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,565 miles
    Test number
    723656702310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail82,565 miles (+3,197)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,565 miles
    Test number
    345764740884
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass79,368 miles (+2,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,368 miles
    Test number
    511686939679
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 225/45/zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass76,489 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,489 miles
    Test number
    637517629059
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front on legal limit outer edges 225/45/zr17
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/40/zr17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/40/zr17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail76,490 miles (+2,674)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,490 miles
    Test number
    720869633750
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm , ball joint facing up (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front on legal limit outer edges 225/45/zr17
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/40/zr17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/40/zr17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass73,816 miles (+4,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,816 miles
    Test number
    387838312076
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass68,881 miles (+6,369)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    68,881 miles
    Test number
    750216119000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,512 miles (+5,024)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,512 miles
    Test number
    407812685036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  17. Pass57,488 miles (-7)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,488 miles
    Test number
    165263084485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,495 miles (+6,279)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,495 miles
    Test number
    196749974435
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass51,216 miles (+7,181)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,216 miles
    Test number
    838977263041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,035 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,035 miles
    Test number
    617527162094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,392 miles
    Test number
    595616071055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,392 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,392 miles
    Test number
    718856171006
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about V40 RLD

Does V40 RLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 RLD is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 RLD?
The MOT on V40 RLD is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 RLD done?
V40 RLD was recorded at 95,412 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 3,893 miles a year.
Has V40 RLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 RLD has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V40 RLD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V40 RLD find?
V40 RLD passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.

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