Mercedes-Benz B-Class
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,796 cc
L40 RWLMOT history
L40 RWL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 123,369 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 123,369 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,938 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 RWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- B-Class
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 2 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 RWL was last recorded at 123,369 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 123,196 miles · 23 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 173 miles
- Average per year
- 8,938 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,369 miles
- 2025 – 115,890 miles
- 2024 – 107,977 miles
- 2023 – 99,729 miles
- 2022 – 89,599 miles
- 2021 – 82,835 miles
- 2020 – 78,832 miles
- 2019 – 71,844 miles
- 2018 – 60,759 miles
- 2017 – 49,830 miles
- 2016 – 37,638 miles
- 2015 – 25,631 miles
What the latest MOT found
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 23 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,369 miles (+173)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 123,369 miles
- Test number
- 631746388640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,196 miles (+7,306)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,196 miles
- Test number
- 372918156356
- DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut fractured at spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass115,890 miles (+336)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 115,890 miles
- Test number
- 497033004455
- 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))
Fail115,554 miles (+7,577)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,554 miles
- Test number
- 969974135553
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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))
Pass107,977 miles (+8,248)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 107,977 miles
- Test number
- 415457779931
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,729 miles (+10,130)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 99,729 miles
- Test number
- 561340340868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,599 miles (+6,764)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 89,599 miles
- Test number
- 309730246897
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,835 miles (+4,003)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 82,835 miles
- Test number
- 747739253713
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,832 miles (+6,988)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 78,832 miles
- Test number
- 294669029317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,844 miles (+11,085)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 71,844 miles
- Test number
- 375129638879
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,759 miles (+10,929)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 60,759 miles
- Test number
- 186761045556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,830 miles (+12,192)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 49,830 miles
- Test number
- 433288210188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,638 miles (+12,007)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 37,638 miles
- Test number
- 901008955944
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,631 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 25,631 miles
- Test number
- 505304155015
- 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)
Questions about L40 RWL
- Does L40 RWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 RWL is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 RWL?
- The MOT on L40 RWL is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 RWL done?
- L40 RWL was recorded at 123,369 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 8,938 miles a year.
- Has L40 RWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 RWL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L40 RWL 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 RWL find?
- L40 RWL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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