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Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,498 cc

L40 OBAMOT history

L40 OBA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 22 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 130,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

L40 OBA black Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
130,253 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 OBA
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
2009
First used
22 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 OBA was last recorded at 130,253 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 4,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
126,012 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,241 miles
Average per year
7,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,253 miles
  • 2024 – 126,012 miles
  • 2023 – 121,696 miles
  • 2022 – 117,944 miles
  • 2021 – 108,682 miles
  • 2020 – 103,313 miles
  • 2019 – 96,163 miles
  • 2018 – 81,667 miles
  • 2017 – 79,632 miles
  • 2016 – 70,755 miles
  • 2015 – 69,636 miles
  • 2014 – 51,988 miles
  • 2013 – 38,417 miles
  • 2012 – 28,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,253 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass130,253 miles (+4,241)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    130,253 miles
    Test number
    395940413307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,012 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    126,012 miles
    Test number
    802829614109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    121,696 miles
    Test number
    708800803297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail121,696 miles (+3,752)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,696 miles
    Test number
    691638907087
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass117,944 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,944 miles
    Test number
    567524565638
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail117,944 miles (+9,262)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,944 miles
    Test number
    684414178911
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass108,682 miles (+5,369)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,682 miles
    Test number
    730443473612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,313 miles (+7,150)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,313 miles
    Test number
    903989380302
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass96,163 miles (+14,496)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,163 miles
    Test number
    140184960724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,667 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,667 miles
    Test number
    445070194367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,632 miles (+8,877)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,632 miles
    Test number
    487377481623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,755 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,755 miles
    Test number
    666826594800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,636 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,636 miles
    Test number
    349674034051
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak

  14. Fail69,639 miles (+3,810)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,639 miles
    Test number
    555176026885
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle catching insecure damaged inner splash liner (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort efficiency too low (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak

  15. Pass65,829 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,829 miles
    Test number
    176715575028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail65,829 miles (+13,841)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,829 miles
    Test number
    197725475458
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass51,988 miles (+13,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,988 miles
    Test number
    876184784047
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass38,417 miles (+10,088)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,417 miles
    Test number
    196126683464
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs scored
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs have deep grooves in them

  19. Pass28,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,329 miles
    Test number
    226207602124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 OBA

Does L40 OBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 OBA is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 OBA?
The MOT on L40 OBA is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 OBA done?
L40 OBA was recorded at 130,253 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 7,483 miles a year.
Has L40 OBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 OBA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 OBA 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 L40 OBA find?
L40 OBA passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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