Mercedes B160

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,498 cc

L7 ESWMOT history

L7 ESW is a black petrol Mercedes B160 first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 65,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

L7 ESW black Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
65,655 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 ESW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Model
B160
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 ESW was last recorded at 65,655 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 2,663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,992 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,663 miles
Average per year
3,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,655 miles
  • 2025 – 62,992 miles
  • 2024 – 60,504 miles
  • 2023 – 58,432 miles
  • 2022 – 55,754 miles
  • 2021 – 52,494 miles
  • 2020 – 49,362 miles
  • 2019 – 46,062 miles
  • 2018 – 40,996 miles
  • 2017 – 36,338 miles
  • 2016 – 31,793 miles
  • 2015 – 27,854 miles
  • 2014 – 23,362 miles
  • 2013 – 18,401 miles
  • 2012 – 13,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,655 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,655 miles (+2,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    65,655 miles
    Test number
    899779825183
    • 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))
  2. Pass62,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,992 miles
    Test number
    215690500990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail62,992 miles (+2,488)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,992 miles
    Test number
    397255429776
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass60,504 miles (+2,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    60,504 miles
    Test number
    471306792274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass58,432 miles (+2,678)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    58,432 miles
    Test number
    187742537242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,754 miles (+3,260)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,754 miles
    Test number
    929915124071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,494 miles (+3,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,494 miles
    Test number
    392146672884
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass49,362 miles (+3,300)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,362 miles
    Test number
    299136908997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,062 miles (+5,066)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,062 miles
    Test number
    185912878744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass40,996 miles (+4,658)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    40,996 miles
    Test number
    860296012152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,338 miles (+4,545)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,338 miles
    Test number
    164493059652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,793 miles (+3,939)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,793 miles
    Test number
    233889664919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,854 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    27,854 miles
    Test number
    775152468638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,362 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,362 miles
    Test number
    828284374299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,401 miles (+5,350)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    18,401 miles
    Test number
    547194573218
    • 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)
  16. Pass13,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    13,051 miles
    Test number
    715135272254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 ESW

Does L7 ESW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 ESW is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 ESW?
The MOT on L7 ESW is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 ESW done?
L7 ESW was recorded at 65,655 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,770 miles a year.
Has L7 ESW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 ESW has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 ESW 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 L7 ESW find?
L7 ESW passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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