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Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,498 cc

L1 UTWMOT history

L1 UTW is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 29 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 52,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

L1 UTW grey Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
52,595 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 UTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 UTW was last recorded at 52,595 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,595 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,595 miles
  • 2024 – 50,892 miles
  • 2023 – 50,020 miles
  • 2022 – 48,074 miles
  • 2021 – 46,318 miles
  • 2020 – 45,661 miles
  • 2019 – 43,954 miles
  • 2018 – 41,187 miles
  • 2017 – 38,116 miles
  • 2016 – 35,572 miles
  • 2015 – 31,765 miles
  • 2014 – 28,140 miles
  • 2013 – 23,932 miles
  • 2012 – 19,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,595 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBeam axle corroded, can not fully inspect as covers fittedRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory11 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Shock absorber bodies corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,595 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    52,595 miles
    Test number
    776468596332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBeam axle corroded, can not fully inspect as covers fitted

  2. Fail52,595 miles (+1,703)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,595 miles
    Test number
    711762080660
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished and cracked, especially sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBeam axle corroded, can not fully inspect as covers fitted

  3. Pass50,892 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    50,892 miles
    Test number
    174146932759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Beam axle corroded. Plastic covers preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber bodies corroded

  4. Fail50,892 miles (+872)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,892 miles
    Test number
    744551761574
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Beam axle corroded. Plastic covers preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber bodies corroded

  5. Pass50,020 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    50,020 miles
    Test number
    771162812906
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  6. Fail50,020 miles (+1,946)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,020 miles
    Test number
    575597608017
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear corroded to excess at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  7. Pass48,074 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    48,074 miles
    Test number
    835785500476
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail48,072 miles (+1,754)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,072 miles
    Test number
    192902750753
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass46,318 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,318 miles
    Test number
    903424358756
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber bodies corroded

  10. Fail46,318 miles (+657)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,318 miles
    Test number
    202177740556
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber bodies corroded

  11. Pass45,661 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,661 miles
    Test number
    625151171533
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber bodies corroded

  12. Fail45,661 miles (+1,707)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,661 miles
    Test number
    344747881563
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber bodies corroded

  13. Pass43,954 miles (+2,767)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,954 miles
    Test number
    364543342536
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  14. Pass41,187 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,187 miles
    Test number
    599039670763
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail41,187 miles (+3,071)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,187 miles
    Test number
    178602837200
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Can not fully inspect but needs investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass38,116 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,116 miles
    Test number
    158966267275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,572 miles (+3,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    35,572 miles
    Test number
    566672049805
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers over some testable components

  18. Pass31,765 miles (+3,625)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,765 miles
    Test number
    656634585138
    • NoteSnow tyres fitted

  19. Pass28,140 miles (+4,208)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,140 miles
    Test number
    525421464179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,932 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,932 miles
    Test number
    179123443132
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass23,932 miles (+4,214)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,932 miles
    Test number
    589023943144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,718 miles
    Test number
    146095442164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 UTW

Does L1 UTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 UTW is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 UTW?
The MOT on L1 UTW is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 UTW done?
L1 UTW was recorded at 52,595 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 2,437 miles a year.
Has L1 UTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 UTW has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 UTW 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 UTW find?
L1 UTW passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; beam axle corroded, can not fully inspect as covers fitted.

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