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Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,991 cc

L4 TSMMOT history

L4 TSM is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 26 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 112,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

L4 TSM grey Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
112,516 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 TSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 TSM was last recorded at 112,516 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,940 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1,576 miles
Average per year
7,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,516 miles
  • 2025 – 106,673 miles
  • 2024 – 102,693 miles
  • 2023 – 98,046 miles
  • 2022 – 88,868 miles
  • 2021 – 78,216 miles
  • 2020 – 72,658 miles
  • 2019 – 63,666 miles
  • 2018 – 50,551 miles
  • 2017 – 35,332 miles
  • 2016 – 32,233 miles
  • 2015 – 29,443 miles
  • 2014 – 22,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,516 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Coated in grease. No obvious damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper has been taped
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Mirror housing has been tapedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boots perishing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre getting low. lowest point 2.5/3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall cut/damaged. Inner sidewall small splits no cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre getting low. lowest point 2.5/3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Mirror body damaged/loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,516 miles (+1,576)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    112,516 miles
    Test number
    729048146304
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Coated in grease. No obvious damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper has been taped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Mirror housing has been taped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass110,940 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    110,940 miles
    Test number
    655781878908
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracking, smear of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Mirror housing has been taped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail110,940 miles (+4,267)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,940 miles
    Test number
    662853985552
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracking, smear of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Mirror housing has been taped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass106,673 miles (+75)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    106,673 miles
    Test number
    737822802739
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre getting low. lowest point 2.5/3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall cut/damaged. Inner sidewall small splits no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre getting low. lowest point 2.5/3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Mirror body damaged/loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail106,598 miles (+3,905)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,598 miles
    Test number
    533047071086
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tread cracking/splitting and cords can be seen inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tread cracking/splitting and cords can be seen inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre getting low. lowest point 2.5/3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall cut/damaged. Inner sidewall small splits no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre getting low. lowest point 2.5/3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Mirror body damaged/loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass102,693 miles (+4,647)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,693 miles
    Test number
    575329490679
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides inner tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass98,046 miles (+9,178)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,046 miles
    Test number
    985472728482
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass88,868 miles (+10,652)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,868 miles
    Test number
    627453609491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass78,216 miles (+5,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,216 miles
    Test number
    303179481105
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass72,658 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,658 miles
    Test number
    805064816989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail72,649 miles (+8,983)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,649 miles
    Test number
    983207965865
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass63,666 miles (+13,115)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    63,666 miles
    Test number
    842188817685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,551 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,551 miles
    Test number
    633553600359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Fail50,551 miles (+15,219)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,551 miles
    Test number
    597060056581
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass35,332 miles (+3,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,332 miles
    Test number
    727580235485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass32,233 miles (+2,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,233 miles
    Test number
    687155755171
    • AdvisoryN.s.f tyre tread is getting low

  17. Pass29,443 miles (+6,907)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,443 miles
    Test number
    608274505180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,536 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    22,536 miles
    Test number
    167794774446
    • NoteSlight damage on outter sidewall o/s front tyre

Questions about L4 TSM

Does L4 TSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 TSM is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 TSM?
The MOT on L4 TSM is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 TSM done?
L4 TSM was recorded at 112,516 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 7,163 miles a year.
Has L4 TSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 TSM has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 TSM 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 L4 TSM find?
L4 TSM passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated coated in grease. no obvious damage; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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