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Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,992 cc

478 PPMOT history

478 PP is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 23 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

478 PP silver Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz B-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
134,625 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
478 PP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,992 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

478 PP was last recorded at 134,625 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 4,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,011 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,614 miles
Average per year
6,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,625 miles
  • 2025 – 130,011 miles
  • 2024 – 124,258 miles
  • 2023 – 118,658 miles
  • 2022 – 111,361 miles
  • 2021 – 104,124 miles
  • 2020 – 98,637 miles
  • 2019 – 89,978 miles
  • 2018 – 82,174 miles
  • 2017 – 74,343 miles
  • 2016 – 71,520 miles
  • 2015 – 71,497 miles
  • 2014 – 64,816 miles
  • 2013 – 60,425 miles
  • 2012 – 52,825 miles
  • 2011 – 42,955 miles
  • 2010 – 36,973 miles
  • 2009 – 28,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,625 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror repeater

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge is slightly worn/grooved! (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge is slightly worn/grooved! (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,625 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    134,625 miles
    Test number
    904264979916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail134,622 miles (+4,611)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,622 miles
    Test number
    667808481383
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,011 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    130,011 miles
    Test number
    341965426075
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail130,011 miles (+5,753)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,011 miles
    Test number
    743559482807
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass124,258 miles (+5,600)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    124,258 miles
    Test number
    389158412687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,658 miles (+7,297)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,658 miles
    Test number
    778480266675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,361 miles (+7,237)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,361 miles
    Test number
    664383018049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    104,124 miles
    Test number
    871669632509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,121 miles (+5,484)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,121 miles
    Test number
    900706195771
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  10. Pass98,637 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,637 miles
    Test number
    470997910226
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail98,632 miles (+8,654)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,632 miles
    Test number
    201206414570
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass89,978 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,978 miles
    Test number
    371425882451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail89,978 miles (+7,804)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,978 miles
    Test number
    519557914820
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass82,174 miles (+7,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,174 miles
    Test number
    635057818753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass74,343 miles (+2,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,343 miles
    Test number
    471532722890
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp dimmer than nearside
    • AdvisoryFull Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

  16. Pass71,520 miles (+23)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    71,520 miles
    Test number
    186359719463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge is slightly worn/grooved! (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge is slightly worn/grooved! (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions are quite smokey! advise fuel system treatment. see printout

  17. Fail71,497 miles (+6,681)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,497 miles
    Test number
    396511009925
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge is slightly worn/grooved! (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edge is slightly worn/grooved! (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions are quite smokey! advise fuel system treatment. see printout

  18. Pass64,816 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,816 miles
    Test number
    897700644285
    • NoteNearside front tyre on wear bars.
    • NoteOffside front tyre low.
    • NoteTyre pressure light on.

  19. Fail64,816 miles (+4,391)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,816 miles
    Test number
    309989634205
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBrake wear light on.
    • NoteNearside front tyre on wear bars.
    • NoteOffside front outer brake pad very low.
    • NoteOffside front tyre low.
    • NoteTyre pressure light on.

  20. Pass60,425 miles (+7,600)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,425 miles
    Test number
    565602853394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,825 miles (+9,870)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,825 miles
    Test number
    297035952303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,955 miles (+5,982)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,955 miles
    Test number
    539572891267
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteTrim covers fitted to upper and lower of vehicle,limiting visual inspection of some components.

  23. Pass36,973 miles (+8,666)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,973 miles
    Test number
    662238760149
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass28,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,307 miles
    Test number
    782164559184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 478 PP

What vehicle is registration 478 PP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 478 PP on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 23 Jun 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 478 PP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 478 PP is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 478 PP?
The MOT on 478 PP is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 478 PP done?
478 PP was recorded at 134,625 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 6,392 miles a year.
Has 478 PP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 478 PP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 478 PP 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 478 PP find?
478 PP passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front power steering component has slight seepage from a component, and 4 more.

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