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Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,796 cc

L5 WHDMOT history

L5 WHD is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 12 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 187,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

L5 WHD black Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
187,045 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
15,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 WHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 WHD was last recorded at 187,045 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 6,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,263 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,782 miles
Average per year
15,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,045 miles
  • 2025 – 180,263 miles
  • 2024 – 167,781 miles
  • 2023 – 155,461 miles
  • 2022 – 132,170 miles
  • 2021 – 98,239 miles
  • 2020 – 66,992 miles
  • 2019 – 64,638 miles
  • 2018 – 59,379 miles
  • 2017 – 48,341 miles
  • 2016 – 37,703 miles
  • 2015 – 25,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,045 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    187,045 miles
    Test number
    859753435391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail187,045 miles (+6,782)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,045 miles
    Test number
    937611171972
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  3. Pass180,263 miles (+12,482)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    180,263 miles
    Test number
    420578404457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,781 miles (+12,320)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    167,781 miles
    Test number
    330184288733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    155,461 miles
    Test number
    398920819560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail155,460 miles (+23,290)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,460 miles
    Test number
    312797468829
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass132,170 miles (+33,931)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    132,170 miles
    Test number
    170566868061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,239 miles (+31,247)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    98,239 miles
    Test number
    796407408858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,992 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    66,992 miles
    Test number
    404736305941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,638 miles (+5,259)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,638 miles
    Test number
    763379538528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,379 miles (+113)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,379 miles
    Test number
    709048779865
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  12. Fail59,266 miles (+10,925)4 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,266 miles
    Test number
    759847678061
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass48,341 miles (+10,638)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,341 miles
    Test number
    170595723191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,703 miles (+11,920)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,703 miles
    Test number
    344516494981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    25,783 miles
    Test number
    382238729462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L5 WHD

Does L5 WHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 WHD is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 WHD?
The MOT on L5 WHD is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 WHD done?
L5 WHD was recorded at 187,045 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 15,275 miles a year.
Has L5 WHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 WHD has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 WHD 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 WHD find?
L5 WHD passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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