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Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

K47 VBDMOT history

K47 VBD is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 95,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

K47 VBD blue Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,362 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K47 VBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K47 VBD was last recorded at 95,362 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 4,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,345 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,017 miles
Average per year
3,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,362 miles
  • 2024 – 91,345 miles
  • 2023 – 87,897 miles
  • 2022 – 85,322 miles
  • 2021 – 83,120 miles
  • 2020 – 79,296 miles
  • 2019 – 77,813 miles
  • 2018 – 70,529 miles
  • 2017 – 66,437 miles
  • 2016 – 62,092 miles
  • 2015 – 55,411 miles
  • 2014 – 55,001 miles
  • 2013 – 52,588 miles
  • 2012 – 48,463 miles
  • 2011 – 38,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,362 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,362 miles (+4,017)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,362 miles
    Test number
    355851402751
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Pass91,345 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,345 miles
    Test number
    849512828069
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Fail91,339 miles (+3,442)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,339 miles
    Test number
    140651950656
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Pass87,897 miles (+2,575)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    87,897 miles
    Test number
    885449109541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass85,322 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,322 miles
    Test number
    423331993827
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail85,321 miles (+2,201)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,321 miles
    Test number
    380042884366
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass83,120 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,120 miles
    Test number
    196871041678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,296 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,296 miles
    Test number
    441477478697
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Fail79,280 miles (+1,467)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,280 miles
    Test number
    289073957767
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass77,813 miles (+3,559)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,813 miles
    Test number
    256037042737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,254 miles (+3,725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    74,254 miles
    Test number
    801115859051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass70,529 miles (+4,092)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,529 miles
    Test number
    332000647719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,437 miles (+4,345)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,437 miles
    Test number
    258543651892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,092 miles (+6,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,092 miles
    Test number
    793769525335
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pinhole in silencer (7.1.2)
    • 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. Pass55,411 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,411 miles
    Test number
    507875935085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,001 miles (+2,413)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,001 miles
    Test number
    469537614474
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass52,588 miles (+4,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,588 miles
    Test number
    348096613374
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass48,463 miles (+10,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,463 miles
    Test number
    639668522328
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass38,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,178 miles
    Test number
    998893881089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K47 VBD

Does K47 VBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K47 VBD is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K47 VBD?
The MOT on K47 VBD is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K47 VBD done?
K47 VBD was recorded at 95,362 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 3,895 miles a year.
Has K47 VBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K47 VBD has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on K47 VBD 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 K47 VBD find?
K47 VBD passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 1 more.

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