Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc
L40 POBMOT history
L40 POB is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 5 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 153,724 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 153,724 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,782 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 POB
- 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
- 5 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 POB was last recorded at 153,724 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 153,724 miles · 8 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,782 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,724 miles
- 2025 – 147,542 miles
- 2024 – 139,738 miles
- 2023 – 131,469 miles
- 2022 – 121,821 miles
- 2021 – 114,418 miles
- 2020 – 105,048 miles
- 2019 – 95,526 miles
- 2018 – 88,001 miles
- 2017 – 80,455 miles
- 2016 – 70,905 miles
- 2015 – 62,152 miles
- 2014 – 51,989 miles
- 2013 – 41,873 miles
- 2012 – 30,188 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,724 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
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 Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2019
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Coil spring corroded both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 3 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,724 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 153,724 miles
- Test number
- 214285696951
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail153,724 miles (+6,182)1 dangerous3 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,724 miles
- Test number
- 310572720360
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass147,542 miles (+7,804)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 147,542 miles
- Test number
- 178896514768
- AdvisoryCovers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.
Pass139,738 miles (+8,269)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 139,738 miles
- Test number
- 249761659919
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass131,469 miles (+9,648)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 131,469 miles
- Test number
- 355306505125
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass121,821 miles (+7,403)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 121,821 miles
- Test number
- 619491050724
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass114,418 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 114,418 miles
- Test number
- 463945584394
- MinorWindow seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail114,418 miles (+9,370)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,418 miles
- Test number
- 303962413377
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindow seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass105,048 miles (+183)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 105,048 miles
- Test number
- 489173581860
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail104,865 miles (+9,339)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,865 miles
- Test number
- 174491436500
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/40 ZR18 89Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass95,526 miles (+92)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 95,526 miles
- Test number
- 729733238880
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion but still okay (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTpms light on dash
Fail95,434 miles (+7,433)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,434 miles
- Test number
- 411710495202
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorTowbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable wiper obstructing number plate rear (6.1.6 (f) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion but still okay (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTpms light on dash
Pass88,001 miles (+7,546)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 88,001 miles
- Test number
- 781841659728
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking, starting to wear unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass80,455 miles (+234)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 80,455 miles
- Test number
- 955462330131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Discs corroded
Fail80,221 miles (+9,316)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,221 miles
- Test number
- 341518430276
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Discs corroded
Pass70,905 miles (+8,753)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 70,905 miles
- Test number
- 602169938413
- AdvisoryRear rear brake discs thin and corroded (pads ok)
Pass62,152 miles (+10,163)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 62,152 miles
- Test number
- 208647629305
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass51,989 miles (+10,116)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 51,989 miles
- Test number
- 656842234385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,873 miles (+11,685)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 41,873 miles
- Test number
- 208272633304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,188 miles (+259)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 30,188 miles
- Test number
- 516678232356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,929 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 29,929 miles
- Test number
- 318517342439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 POB
- Does L40 POB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 POB is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 POB?
- The MOT on L40 POB is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 POB done?
- L40 POB was recorded at 153,724 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 8,782 miles a year.
- Has L40 POB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 POB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 POB 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 POB find?
- L40 POB passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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