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Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,796 cc

L4 VVCMOT history

L4 VVC is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 13 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 90,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

L4 VVC grey Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
90,678 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 VVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 VVC was last recorded at 90,678 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,678 miles · 13 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,678 miles
  • 2025 – 79,297 miles
  • 2024 – 66,751 miles
  • 2023 – 55,846 miles
  • 2022 – 44,180 miles
  • 2021 – 32,043 miles
  • 2020 – 22,834 miles
  • 2019 – 8,168 miles
  • 2018 – 8,057 miles
  • 2017 – 7,736 miles
  • 2016 – 7,276 miles
  • 2015 – 6,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,678 miles
  • AdvisoryRoughness detected to nearside front, when spinning wheelRecorded 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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    90,678 miles
    Test number
    103492257942
    • AdvisoryRoughness detected to nearside front, when spinning wheel

  2. Fail90,678 miles (+11,381)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,678 miles
    Test number
    684970306720
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRoughness detected to nearside front, when spinning wheel

  3. Pass79,297 miles (+12,546)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,297 miles
    Test number
    643685179478
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))

  4. Pass66,751 miles (+10,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,751 miles
    Test number
    568549870105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass55,846 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    55,846 miles
    Test number
    978144114090
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail55,842 miles (+11,662)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,842 miles
    Test number
    737077091377
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass44,180 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    44,180 miles
    Test number
    105253743387
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail44,142 miles (+12,099)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,142 miles
    Test number
    976118719702
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass32,043 miles (+9,209)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    32,043 miles
    Test number
    696445775009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,834 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    22,834 miles
    Test number
    671512388742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail22,794 miles (+14,626)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,794 miles
    Test number
    464679913636
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  12. Pass8,168 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    8,168 miles
    Test number
    644425777956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,057 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    8,057 miles
    Test number
    725749421177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail8,030 miles (+294)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,030 miles
    Test number
    410956785544
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  15. Pass7,736 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    7,736 miles
    Test number
    663218296795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front has cuts in wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front has cuts in wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear has cuts in wall

  16. Fail7,715 miles (+439)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,715 miles
    Test number
    335358959042
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass7,276 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    7,276 miles
    Test number
    208012105676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass6,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    6,603 miles
    Test number
    167184525278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 VVC

Does L4 VVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 VVC is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 VVC?
The MOT on L4 VVC is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 VVC done?
L4 VVC was recorded at 90,678 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 7,698 miles a year.
Has L4 VVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 VVC has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 VVC 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 VVC find?
L4 VVC passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: roughness detected to nearside front, when spinning wheel.

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