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Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,595 cc

L1 SKWMOT history

L1 SKW is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 21 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 74,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

L1 SKW grey Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
74,535 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 SKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 SKW was last recorded at 74,535 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,534 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,535 miles
  • 2024 – 69,946 miles
  • 2023 – 64,623 miles
  • 2022 – 59,269 miles
  • 2021 – 53,620 miles
  • 2020 – 49,483 miles
  • 2019 – 43,441 miles
  • 2018 – 35,670 miles
  • 2017 – 29,469 miles
  • 2015 – 17,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,535 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Both number plate lamps emit very poor light: Advise replacementRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,535 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    74,535 miles
    Test number
    757003272704
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Both number plate lamps emit very poor light: Advise replacement

  2. Fail74,534 miles (+4,588)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,534 miles
    Test number
    603278552907
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Both number plate lamps emit very poor light: Advise replacement

  3. Pass69,946 miles (+5,323)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    69,946 miles
    Test number
    629677832312
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Both sides (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear registration plate lamps dull
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

  4. Pass64,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    64,623 miles
    Test number
    813466262332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,623 miles (+5,354)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,623 miles
    Test number
    651479294199
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  6. Pass59,269 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    59,269 miles
    Test number
    275240167824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,267 miles (+5,647)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,267 miles
    Test number
    698418862239
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBoth number plate lamps very dim
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass53,620 miles (+4,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,620 miles
    Test number
    704650963231
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass49,483 miles (+6,042)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    49,483 miles
    Test number
    466883006144
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass43,441 miles (+7,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    43,441 miles
    Test number
    932118783604
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

  11. Pass35,670 miles (+6,201)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    35,670 miles
    Test number
    631973289039
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

  12. Pass29,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    29,469 miles
    Test number
    734242495596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,469 miles (+4,621)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,469 miles
    Test number
    659779743647
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  14. Pass24,848 miles (+6,884)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    24,848 miles
    Test number
    168601568250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  15. Pass17,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,964 miles
    Test number
    191660936023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 SKW

Does L1 SKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 SKW is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 SKW?
The MOT on L1 SKW is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 SKW done?
L1 SKW was recorded at 74,535 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 5,526 miles a year.
Has L1 SKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 SKW has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 SKW 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 SKW find?
L1 SKW passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flexi hose; rear both number plate lamps emit very poor light: advise replacement.

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