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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

L3 JNBMOT history

L3 JNB is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 15 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 127,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

L3 JNB black Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2027
Mileage
127,527 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 JNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 JNB was last recorded at 127,527 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,213 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
314 miles
Average per year
7,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,527 miles
  • 2025 – 127,213 miles
  • 2024 – 126,969 miles
  • 2023 – 125,883 miles
  • 2022 – 123,959 miles
  • 2021 – 123,334 miles
  • 2020 – 119,523 miles
  • 2019 – 107,682 miles
  • 2018 – 93,673 miles
  • 2017 – 81,852 miles
  • 2016 – 68,123 miles
  • 2015 – 53,188 miles
  • 2014 – 38,556 miles
  • 2013 – 32,848 miles
  • 2012 – 24,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,527 miles
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCenter exhaust rusty
  • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes covered by plastic covers

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess CORRODED

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,527 miles (+314)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    127,527 miles
    Test number
    210500335603
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes covered by plastic covers
  2. Pass127,213 miles (+244)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    127,213 miles
    Test number
    900799049595
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass126,969 miles (+1,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,969 miles
    Test number
    293898889011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess CORRODED (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass125,883 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,883 miles
    Test number
    950312138879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess CORRODED (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  5. Fail125,882 miles (+1,923)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,882 miles
    Test number
    176167260316
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess CORRODED (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  6. Pass123,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,959 miles
    Test number
    280405809217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail123,959 miles (+625)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,959 miles
    Test number
    979727019386
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass123,334 miles (+3,811)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,334 miles
    Test number
    233241991192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass119,523 miles (+11,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,523 miles
    Test number
    859729895912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass107,682 miles (+14,009)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,682 miles
    Test number
    941483674879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,673 miles (+11,821)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,673 miles
    Test number
    219618632718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,852 miles (+13,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,852 miles
    Test number
    128692553232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass68,123 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,123 miles
    Test number
    876891659311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,083 miles (+14,895)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,083 miles
    Test number
    692933411989
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall a video has been taken (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall has significant damage
  15. Pass53,188 miles (+14,632)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,188 miles
    Test number
    567190926731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,556 miles (+5,708)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,556 miles
    Test number
    196196584207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,848 miles (+7,864)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,848 miles
    Test number
    495767513319
    • NoteAll tyres have deep slices in treads.
  18. Pass24,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    24,984 miles
    Test number
    728850892287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 JNB

Does L3 JNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 JNB is valid until 11 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 JNB?
The MOT on L3 JNB is valid until 11 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 JNB done?
L3 JNB was recorded at 127,527 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 7,308 miles a year.
Has L3 JNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 JNB has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 JNB 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 L3 JNB find?
L3 JNB passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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