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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,796 cc

L19 LOUMOT history

L19 LOU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 13 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

L19 LOU black Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,391 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,571 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 LOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 LOU was last recorded at 109,391 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 8,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,217 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,174 miles
Average per year
7,571 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,391 miles
  • 2024 – 101,217 miles
  • 2023 – 91,797 miles
  • 2022 – 84,505 miles
  • 2021 – 76,941 miles
  • 2020 – 72,093 miles
  • 2019 – 67,583 miles
  • 2018 – 58,530 miles
  • 2017 – 49,274 miles
  • 2016 – 41,022 miles
  • 2015 – 30,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,391 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryDash warning shows airbag malfunction message although airbag lamp works as it should , so not a fail.

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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,391 miles
    Test number
    939137420442
    • AdvisoryDash warning shows airbag malfunction message although airbag lamp works as it should , so not a fail.

  2. Fail109,391 miles (+8,174)4 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,391 miles
    Test number
    248609036583
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDash warning shows airbag malfunction message although airbag lamp works as it should , so not a fail.

  3. Pass101,217 miles (+9,420)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,217 miles
    Test number
    966554599543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,797 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    91,797 miles
    Test number
    532163123910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail91,797 miles (+7,292)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,797 miles
    Test number
    757164155690
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass84,505 miles (+7,564)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,505 miles
    Test number
    270374962697
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass76,941 miles (+4,848)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,941 miles
    Test number
    198549466716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,093 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,093 miles
    Test number
    695325809733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail72,076 miles (+4,493)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,076 miles
    Test number
    259282227546
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass67,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,583 miles
    Test number
    874155517337
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail67,583 miles (+9,053)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,583 miles
    Test number
    964818006934
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass58,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    58,530 miles
    Test number
    896852595045
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail58,530 miles (+9,256)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,530 miles
    Test number
    927571736289
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass49,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,274 miles
    Test number
    141813722896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,254 miles (+8,167)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,254 miles
    Test number
    906746752394
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass41,087 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,087 miles
    Test number
    599367747203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,022 miles (+8,067)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,022 miles
    Test number
    267465378347
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass32,955 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,955 miles
    Test number
    185748196931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,898 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,898 miles
    Test number
    388699205479
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on outer edge.

Questions about L19 LOU

Does L19 LOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 LOU is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 LOU?
The MOT on L19 LOU is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 LOU done?
L19 LOU was recorded at 109,391 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 7,571 miles a year.
Has L19 LOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 LOU has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L19 LOU 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 L19 LOU find?
L19 LOU passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: dash warning shows airbag malfunction message although airbag lamp works as it should , so not a fail..

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