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Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,796 cc

FV 3MOT history

FV 3 is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 17 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 62,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

FV 3 grey Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
62,908 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FV 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

FV 3 was last recorded at 62,908 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 4,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,760 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,148 miles
Average per year
4,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,908 miles
  • 2024 – 58,760 miles
  • 2023 – 54,875 miles
  • 2022 – 49,749 miles
  • 2021 – 45,023 miles
  • 2020 – 40,951 miles
  • 2019 – 37,683 miles
  • 2018 – 33,484 miles
  • 2017 – 28,910 miles
  • 2016 – 22,887 miles
  • 2015 – 16,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,908 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,908 miles (+4,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    62,908 miles
    Test number
    682829594452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass58,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    58,760 miles
    Test number
    517015716351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail58,760 miles (+3,885)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,760 miles
    Test number
    148157413952
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass54,875 miles (+5,126)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    54,875 miles
    Test number
    432398410385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,749 miles (+4,726)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    49,749 miles
    Test number
    761547360526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,023 miles (+4,072)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    45,023 miles
    Test number
    964042641914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,951 miles (+3,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    40,951 miles
    Test number
    792195914658
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  8. Pass37,683 miles (+4,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    37,683 miles
    Test number
    180801784122
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  9. Pass33,484 miles (+4,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    33,484 miles
    Test number
    213487058556
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  10. Pass28,910 miles (+6,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    28,910 miles
    Test number
    528007172903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing on outer edge

  11. Pass22,887 miles (+5,892)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    22,887 miles
    Test number
    217218833658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    16,995 miles
    Test number
    657222332675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about FV 3

What vehicle is registration FV 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FV 3 on a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 17 Dec 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 FV 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FV 3 is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on FV 3?
The MOT on FV 3 is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FV 3 done?
FV 3 was recorded at 62,908 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 4,589 miles a year.
Has FV 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FV 3 has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on FV 3 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 FV 3 find?
FV 3 passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 13 years old.

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