Mercedes-Benz B-Class
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,796 cc
L40 USCMOT history
L40 USC is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 27 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 162,785 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 162,785 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,396 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 USC
- 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
- 27 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 USC was last recorded at 162,785 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 1,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 161,482 miles · 19 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,303 miles
- Average per year
- 6,396 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,785 miles
- 2025 – 161,482 miles
- 2024 – 156,995 miles
- 2023 – 149,610 miles
- 2021 – 144,899 miles
- 2020 – 141,205 miles
- 2018 – 133,254 miles
- 2017 – 117,303 miles
- 2016 – 105,743 miles
- 2015 – 90,254 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,785 miles
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.
Engine under tray Damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
14 tests since 24 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,785 miles (+1,303)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 162,785 miles
- Test number
- 271171015023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,482 miles (+4,487)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 161,482 miles
- Test number
- 328661006828
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass156,995 miles (+7,385)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 156,995 miles
- Test number
- 252990492138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,610 miles (+4,711)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 149,610 miles
- Test number
- 510966234077
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers fitted
Pass144,899 miles (+3,694)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 144,899 miles
- Test number
- 726379309077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,205 miles (+7,951)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 141,205 miles
- Test number
- 492598502008
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass133,254 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 133,254 miles
- Test number
- 952723634120
- AdvisoryEngine under tray Damaged
Fail133,238 miles (+502)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,238 miles
- Test number
- 284194043070
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine under tray Damaged
Fail132,736 miles (+15,433)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,736 miles
- Test number
- 159814584399
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts on limit ! recommend change soon .. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass117,303 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 117,303 miles
- Test number
- 301082885366
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords
Fail117,303 miles (+11,560)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,303 miles
- Test number
- 164482242911
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords
Pass105,743 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 105,743 miles
- Test number
- 505741345677
- 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)
Fail105,740 miles (+15,486)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,740 miles
- Test number
- 445176834374
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
Pass90,254 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 90,254 miles
- Test number
- 268764015151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 USC
- Does L40 USC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 USC is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 USC?
- The MOT on L40 USC is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 USC done?
- L40 USC was recorded at 162,785 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 6,396 miles a year.
- Has L40 USC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 USC has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2018.
- Has the mileage on L40 USC 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 USC find?
- L40 USC passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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