Mercedes

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

L1 BDVMOT history

L1 BDV is a silver petrol Mercedes first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 3 of 5 MOT tests, with 86,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,545 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
5
3 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,793 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 BDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 BDV was last recorded at 86,545 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 3,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,315 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,230 miles
Average per year
6,793 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,545 miles
  • 2025 – 83,315 miles
  • 2024 – 71,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,545 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 2 Feb 2024, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,545 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,545 miles
    Test number
    826962381852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail86,545 miles (+3,230)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,545 miles
    Test number
    761392419374
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass83,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,315 miles
    Test number
    438057956571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,309 miles (+11,327)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,309 miles
    Test number
    822967370891
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    71,982 miles
    Test number
    817203933484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 BDV

Does L1 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 BDV is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 BDV?
The MOT on L1 BDV is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 BDV done?
L1 BDV was recorded at 86,545 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 6,793 miles a year.
Has L1 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 BDV has failed 2 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 BDV 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 L1 BDV find?
L1 BDV passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge.

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