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Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,595 cc

L20 JAPMOT history

L20 JAP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 9 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 55,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

L20 JAP silver Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
55,973 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 JAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
9 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 JAP was last recorded at 55,973 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,031 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,942 miles
Average per year
3,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,973 miles
  • 2025 – 54,031 miles
  • 2024 – 51,623 miles
  • 2023 – 49,448 miles
  • 2021 – 46,212 miles
  • 2020 – 44,799 miles
  • 2019 – 42,560 miles
  • 2018 – 40,799 miles
  • 2017 – 32,995 miles
  • 2016 – 23,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,973 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 30 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,973 miles (+1,942)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    55,973 miles
    Test number
    235875929057
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass54,031 miles (+2,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    54,031 miles
    Test number
    185799662573
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass51,623 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    51,623 miles
    Test number
    193614652711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail51,544 miles (+2,096)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,544 miles
    Test number
    368392278839
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass49,448 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    49,448 miles
    Test number
    646752121415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,212 miles (+1,413)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,212 miles
    Test number
    975515398688
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass44,799 miles (+2,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,799 miles
    Test number
    402945407779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass42,560 miles (+1,761)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,560 miles
    Test number
    850977532358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,799 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,799 miles
    Test number
    371770551736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,798 miles (+7,803)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,798 miles
    Test number
    343082533595
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass32,995 miles (+9,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,995 miles
    Test number
    580326076074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass23,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    23,831 miles
    Test number
    312102202254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 JAP

Does L20 JAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 JAP is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 JAP?
The MOT on L20 JAP is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 JAP done?
L20 JAP was recorded at 55,973 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 3,400 miles a year.
Has L20 JAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 JAP has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L20 JAP 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 L20 JAP find?
L20 JAP passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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