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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,035 cc

L15 KVFMOT history

L15 KVF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 27 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L15 KVF black Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,520 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 KVF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,035 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 KVF was last recorded at 96,520 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2011: 10,958 miles, lower than 53,887 miles on 24 May 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,516 miles · 22 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,520 miles
  • 2018 – 96,468 miles
  • 2017 – 86,201 miles
  • 2016 – 71,908 miles
  • 2015 – 71,904 miles
  • 2014 – 67,201 miles
  • 2013 – 66,160 miles
  • 2012 – 65,847 miles
  • 2011 – 10,958 miles
  • 2010 – 53,887 miles
  • 2009 – 38,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,520 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,520 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,520 miles
    Test number
    902594778744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,516 miles (+48)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,516 miles
    Test number
    416608688827
    • MajorAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass96,468 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,468 miles
    Test number
    634061360829
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail96,468 miles (+10,267)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,468 miles
    Test number
    193686730959
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass86,201 miles (+14,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,201 miles
    Test number
    202953048441
    • 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)

  6. Pass71,908 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    71,908 miles
    Test number
    659614582495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,904 miles (+4,703)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,904 miles
    Test number
    435421683974
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  8. Pass67,201 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,201 miles
    Test number
    475408524322
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  9. Fail67,199 miles (+1,039)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,199 miles
    Test number
    308405424398
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  10. Pass66,160 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,160 miles
    Test number
    288986263282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,159 miles (+312)2 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,159 miles
    Test number
    777843663221
    • FailureFront Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded
    • NoteOffside mirror indicator damaged
    • NotePlay noted to offside steering rack
    • NoteRattle from front suspension noted on roadtest
    • NoteVehicle appears to have been standing
    • NoteWindscreen marked

  12. Pass65,847 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,847 miles
    Test number
    735295542105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExcess play engine mount
    • NoteSRS light on dash
    • NoteCrack in front subframe

  13. Fail65,847 miles (+54,889)7 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,847 miles
    Test number
    277483942143
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExcess play engine mount
    • NoteSRS light on dash
    • NoteCrack in front subframe

  14. Pass10,958 miles (-42,929)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    10,958 miles
    Test number
    797025461179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront and rear brake disc;s have slight wear

  15. Pass53,887 miles (+15,110)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,887 miles
    Test number
    961644840192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,777 miles
    Test number
    373095259076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,777 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,777 miles
    Test number
    964185259067
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about L15 KVF

Does L15 KVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 KVF is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 KVF?
The MOT on L15 KVF is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 KVF done?
L15 KVF was recorded at 96,520 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 3,270 miles a year.
Has L15 KVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 KVF has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 KVF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L15 KVF find?
L15 KVF passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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