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Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

L40 PDSMOT history

L40 PDS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

L40 PDS silver Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
76,788 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 PDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 PDS was last recorded at 76,788 miles on 29 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,788 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,788 miles
  • 2025 – 75,576 miles
  • 2024 – 73,969 miles
  • 2021 – 65,878 miles
  • 2020 – 59,474 miles
  • 2019 – 55,518 miles
  • 2018 – 52,163 miles
  • 2017 – 48,267 miles
  • 2016 – 40,710 miles
  • 2015 – 34,319 miles
  • 2014 – 32,285 miles
  • 2013 – 30,795 miles
  • 2012 – 28,531 miles
  • 2011 – 25,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,788 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,788 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    76,788 miles
    Test number
    952030153338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail76,788 miles (+1,212)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,788 miles
    Test number
    104582923299
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass75,576 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,576 miles
    Test number
    319500706337
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs detieoreated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material getting close to being a strong advise (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advise (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc detieoreated
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corrded

  4. Fail75,576 miles (+1,607)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,576 miles
    Test number
    593956245075
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords due too perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs detieoreated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material getting close to being a strong advise (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advise (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc detieoreated
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corrded

  5. Pass73,969 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,969 miles
    Test number
    519742106104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe/breather pipe heavily corroded

  6. Pass115,935 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,935 km
    Test number
    389440517430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail115,935 km (+3,960)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,935 km
    Test number
    145266343811
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass111,975 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,975 km
    Test number
    715367873418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,878 miles (+6,404)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    65,878 miles
    Test number
    271100702655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,474 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,474 miles
    Test number
    706223225803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,518 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,518 miles
    Test number
    486068669337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    52,163 miles
    Test number
    883002878127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,163 miles (+3,896)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,163 miles
    Test number
    415707611471
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass48,267 miles (+7,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,267 miles
    Test number
    668530089740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass40,710 miles (+6,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,710 miles
    Test number
    328232827838
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass34,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    34,319 miles
    Test number
    460034807873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,319 miles (+2,034)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,319 miles
    Test number
    112016460098
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass32,285 miles (+1,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,285 miles
    Test number
    589452924394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass30,795 miles (+2,264)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    30,795 miles
    Test number
    915119903381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut to cord n/s/r tyre
    • NoteFuel filer pipes corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer edge worn
    • NoteRear disc slightly corroded

  20. Pass28,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    28,531 miles
    Test number
    818238212340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,531 miles (+2,651)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,531 miles
    Test number
    895678212396
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass25,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    25,880 miles
    Test number
    299276921328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 PDS

Does L40 PDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 PDS is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 PDS?
The MOT on L40 PDS is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 PDS done?
L40 PDS was recorded at 76,788 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 3,507 miles a year.
Has L40 PDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 PDS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 PDS 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 PDS find?
L40 PDS passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face, and 2 more.

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