Mercedes-Benz B-Class
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,796 cc
L5 NFLMOT history
L5 NFL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 30 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 130,210 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 130,210 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,367 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 NFL
- 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
- 30 Nov 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 NFL was last recorded at 130,210 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 4,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 125,212 miles · 25 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,998 miles
- Average per year
- 10,367 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,210 miles
- 2025 – 125,212 miles
- 2023 – 109,331 miles
- 2022 – 99,961 miles
- 2021 – 88,327 miles
- 2020 – 81,068 miles
- 2019 – 71,091 miles
- 2018 – 58,917 miles
- 2017 – 41,418 miles
- 2016 – 26,999 miles
- 2015 – 24,167 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,210 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 27 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,210 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 130,210 miles
- Test number
- 809768784852
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail130,210 miles (+4,998)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,210 miles
- Test number
- 212049572565
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working ( L.E.D ) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass125,212 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 125,212 miles
- Test number
- 560303054026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail125,210 miles (+15,879)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,210 miles
- Test number
- 208351242687
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass109,331 miles (+9,370)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 109,331 miles
- Test number
- 147583758431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,961 miles (+11,634)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 99,961 miles
- Test number
- 711609017477
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres lumpy on inner edge
Pass88,327 miles (+7,259)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 88,327 miles
- Test number
- 313382374554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,068 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 81,068 miles
- Test number
- 967245981221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,067 miles (+9,976)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,067 miles
- Test number
- 328664503438
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass71,091 miles (+12,174)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 71,091 miles
- Test number
- 604763968630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,917 miles (+17,499)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 58,917 miles
- Test number
- 176729824422
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass41,418 miles (+14,419)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 41,418 miles
- Test number
- 840406017255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass26,999 miles (+2,832)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 26,999 miles
- Test number
- 487336329050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,167 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 24,167 miles
- Test number
- 821484219575
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 NFL
- Does L5 NFL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 NFL is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 NFL?
- The MOT on L5 NFL is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 NFL done?
- L5 NFL was recorded at 130,210 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 10,367 miles a year.
- Has L5 NFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 NFL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L5 NFL 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 L5 NFL find?
- L5 NFL passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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