Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,796 cc
L31 BDSMOT history
L31 BDS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 4 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 76,849 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 76,849 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 8 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,861 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 BDS
- 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
- 2015
- First used
- 4 Mar 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 BDS was last recorded at 76,849 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 2,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,870 miles · 11 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,979 miles
- Average per year
- 6,861 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,849 miles
- 2025 – 73,870 miles
- 2024 – 66,629 miles
- 2023 – 58,662 miles
- 2021 – 50,273 miles
- 2020 – 43,576 miles
- 2019 – 30,385 miles
- 2018 – 20,894 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,849 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
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.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
13 tests since 2 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,849 miles (+2,979)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 76,849 miles
- Test number
- 976929300799
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass73,870 miles (+43)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 73,870 miles
- Test number
- 377694321305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,827 miles (+7,198)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,827 miles
- Test number
- 760863105916
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure at the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed exposed in cracks at the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorReversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in the grooves at the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit and smooth at the edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,629 miles (+7,967)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 66,629 miles
- Test number
- 251915118414
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin attention required in future (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass58,662 miles (+64)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 58,662 miles
- Test number
- 572730790365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail58,598 miles (+8,325)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,598 miles
- Test number
- 596657542102
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass50,273 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 50,273 miles
- Test number
- 171706636500
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail50,266 miles (+6,690)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,266 miles
- Test number
- 814933389802
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass43,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 43,576 miles
- Test number
- 824124623477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,570 miles (+13,185)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,570 miles
- Test number
- 392465677296
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside inoperative, nearside light output seriously reduced. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass30,385 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 30,385 miles
- Test number
- 201974544956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,379 miles (+9,485)5 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,379 miles
- Test number
- 349731301175
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass20,894 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 20,894 miles
- Test number
- 601484233290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 BDS
- Does L31 BDS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 BDS is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 BDS?
- The MOT on L31 BDS is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 BDS done?
- L31 BDS was recorded at 76,849 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 6,861 miles a year.
- Has L31 BDS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 BDS has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L31 BDS 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 L31 BDS find?
- L31 BDS passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; undertray fitted.
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