Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,498 cc
L3 RKEMOT history
L3 RKE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 73,497 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 73,497 mi
- At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,446 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 RKE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- B-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 31 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 RKE was last recorded at 73,497 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 1,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 72,181 miles · 26 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,316 miles
- Average per year
- 4,446 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 73,497 miles
- 2024 – 72,181 miles
- 2023 – 70,716 miles
- 2022 – 69,525 miles
- 2021 – 66,855 miles
- 2020 – 60,784 miles
- 2019 – 53,899 miles
- 2018 – 48,956 miles
- 2017 – 42,115 miles
- 2016 – 35,491 miles
- 2015 – 31,110 miles
- 2014 – 25,705 miles
- 2013 – 19,464 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,497 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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, 2021
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Handbrake requires adjustment
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 27 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,497 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 73,497 miles
- Test number
- 315803459460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,497 miles (+1,316)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,497 miles
- Test number
- 472661939421
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass72,181 miles (+1,465)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 72,181 miles
- Test number
- 772129894296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,716 miles (+1,191)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 70,716 miles
- Test number
- 969683566507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,525 miles (+2,670)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 69,525 miles
- Test number
- 282363130727
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,855 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 66,855 miles
- Test number
- 600246929776
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail66,855 miles (+6,071)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,855 miles
- Test number
- 718024989288
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass60,784 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 60,784 miles
- Test number
- 645846472723
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryHandbrake requires adjustment
Fail60,784 miles (+6,885)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,784 miles
- Test number
- 667716554359
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryHandbrake requires adjustment
Pass53,899 miles (+4,943)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 53,899 miles
- Test number
- 735329388420
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass48,956 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 48,956 miles
- Test number
- 920985660995
- AdvisoryAdvise , hand brake travel high
Fail48,956 miles (+6,841)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,956 miles
- Test number
- 992238618194
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise , hand brake travel high
Pass42,115 miles (+6,624)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 42,115 miles
- Test number
- 840479059554
- AdvisoryAdvise near side front tyre , outer side wall damaged but still legal
Pass35,491 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 35,491 miles
- Test number
- 739882972067
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Fail35,491 miles (+4,381)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,491 miles
- Test number
- 980728449029
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass31,110 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 31,110 miles
- Test number
- 354418732139
- AdvisoryAdvise hand brake travel high
Fail31,109 miles (+5,404)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,109 miles
- Test number
- 668928584400
- FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryAdvise hand brake travel high
Pass25,705 miles (+6,241)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 25,705 miles
- Test number
- 867189564228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,464 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 19,464 miles
- Test number
- 745690673263
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSlight sidewall damage to offside front tyre
Questions about L3 RKE
- Does L3 RKE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 RKE is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L3 RKE?
- The MOT on L3 RKE is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 RKE done?
- L3 RKE was recorded at 73,497 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 4,446 miles a year.
- Has L3 RKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 RKE has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L3 RKE 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 RKE find?
- L3 RKE passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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