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White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

Y40 GMBMOT history

Y40 GMB is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 106,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

Y40 GMB white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,009 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 GMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 GMB was last recorded at 106,009 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,989 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
8,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,009 miles
  • 2025 – 101,539 miles
  • 2024 – 94,714 miles
  • 2023 – 86,916 miles
  • 2022 – 77,232 miles
  • 2021 – 66,574 miles
  • 2020 – 61,161 miles
  • 2019 – 52,889 miles
  • 2018 – 37,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,009 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Smell of fuel and underside is wet but no signs of a leak. (old fuel leak not cleaned off )??????????

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,009 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,009 miles
    Test number
    884444123574
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail105,989 miles (+4,450)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,989 miles
    Test number
    743180926897
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass101,539 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    101,539 miles
    Test number
    928343896064
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySmell of fuel and underside is wet but no signs of a leak. (old fuel leak not cleaned off )??????????
  4. Fail101,525 miles (+6,811)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,525 miles
    Test number
    446169528731
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 98w (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySmell of fuel and underside is wet but no signs of a leak. (old fuel leak not cleaned off )??????????
  5. Pass94,714 miles (+7,798)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,714 miles
    Test number
    600217271721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass86,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,916 miles
    Test number
    428801296945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  7. Fail86,916 miles (+9,684)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,916 miles
    Test number
    329245258383
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  8. Pass77,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,232 miles
    Test number
    425412106520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,232 miles (+10,658)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,232 miles
    Test number
    715316661756
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to o/s (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to o/s (4.1.2 (c))
  10. Pass66,574 miles (+5,413)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,574 miles
    Test number
    581663051773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,161 miles (+8,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,161 miles
    Test number
    104811217012
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and/or undertray preventing view.
  12. Pass52,889 miles (+158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,889 miles
    Test number
    296933795117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail52,731 miles (+14,908)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,731 miles
    Test number
    549070805552
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass37,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    37,823 miles
    Test number
    166944655527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,823 miles2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,823 miles
    Test number
    392604275550
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Questions about Y40 GMB

Does Y40 GMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 GMB is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y40 GMB?
The MOT on Y40 GMB is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y40 GMB done?
Y40 GMB was recorded at 106,009 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 8,654 miles a year.
Has Y40 GMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 GMB has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y40 GMB 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 Y40 GMB find?
Y40 GMB passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides.

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