Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,595 cc
AB 444MOT history
AB 444 is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 17 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 87,760 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 May 2027
- Mileage
- 87,760 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,201 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- AB 444
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- B-Class
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 17 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
AB 444 was last recorded at 87,760 miles on 11 May 2026, 4,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,508 miles · 12 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,252 miles
- Average per year
- 6,201 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,760 miles
- 2025 – 83,508 miles
- 2024 – 79,002 miles
- 2023 – 73,568 miles
- 2022 – 68,146 miles
- 2021 – 60,549 miles
- 2020 – 57,058 miles
- 2019 – 50,915 miles
- 2018 – 42,974 miles
- 2017 – 34,669 miles
- 2016 – 26,352 miles
- 2015 – 21,374 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,760 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Lower under tray damaged but still secure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 27 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,760 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2027
- Odometer
- 87,760 miles
- Test number
- 835115474057
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail87,759 miles (+4,251)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,759 miles
- Test number
- 582686161948
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass83,508 miles (+4,506)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2026
- Odometer
- 83,508 miles
- Test number
- 828855100722
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass79,002 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 79,002 miles
- Test number
- 928980016065
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail78,994 miles (+5,426)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,994 miles
- Test number
- 289673467165
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryKnocking noise from steering unable to inspect engine covers fitted
Pass73,568 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2024
- Odometer
- 73,568 miles
- Test number
- 275270292154
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail73,568 miles (+5,422)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,568 miles
- Test number
- 608185389143
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass68,146 miles (+7,597)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2023
- Odometer
- 68,146 miles
- Test number
- 437303717991
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass60,549 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2022
- Odometer
- 60,549 miles
- Test number
- 242615940405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,549 miles (+3,491)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,549 miles
- Test number
- 335315739746
- MajorNearside Front Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Pass57,058 miles (+6,143)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 57,058 miles
- Test number
- 387179332610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,915 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 50,915 miles
- Test number
- 473172637965
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower under tray damaged but still secure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail50,915 miles (+7,941)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,915 miles
- Test number
- 278606558171
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower under tray damaged but still secure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass42,974 miles (+8,305)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2019
- Odometer
- 42,974 miles
- Test number
- 433600312332
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass34,669 miles (+8,317)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 34,669 miles
- Test number
- 858541947715
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,352 miles (+4,978)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 26,352 miles
- Test number
- 180998959903
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass21,374 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 21,374 miles
- Test number
- 653745089676
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about AB 444
- What vehicle is registration AB 444 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show AB 444 on a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 17 Jul 2012. 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 AB 444 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AB 444 is valid until 16 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on AB 444?
- The MOT on AB 444 is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has AB 444 done?
- AB 444 was recorded at 87,760 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 6,201 miles a year.
- Has AB 444 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. AB 444 has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on AB 444 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 AB 444 find?
- AB 444 passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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