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Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,991 cc

L8 KGEMOT history

L8 KGE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 29 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 126,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

L8 KGE silver Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
126,264 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 KGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 KGE was last recorded at 126,264 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,256 miles · 10 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
7,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,264 miles
  • 2024 – 116,785 miles
  • 2023 – 109,780 miles
  • 2022 – 103,977 miles
  • 2021 – 95,636 miles
  • 2019 – 87,598 miles
  • 2018 – 75,357 miles
  • 2017 – 60,843 miles
  • 2016 – 54,528 miles
  • 2015 – 50,062 miles
  • 2014 – 41,882 miles
  • 2013 – 31,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,264 miles

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides heavily pitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,264 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    126,264 miles
    Test number
    261751751476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail126,256 miles (+9,471)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,256 miles
    Test number
    494861501680
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system inner sill area (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass116,785 miles (+7,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    116,785 miles
    Test number
    814579083892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass109,780 miles (+5,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,780 miles
    Test number
    674515905963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass103,977 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,977 miles
    Test number
    486966151882
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides heavily pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail103,977 miles (+1,005)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,977 miles
    Test number
    621740176367
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary drive belt frayed and broken up. Advise to change.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides heavily pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass102,972 miles (+29)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,972 miles
    Test number
    840106609417
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front c/v boot gaitors very slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail102,943 miles (+7,307)1 major2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,943 miles
    Test number
    270129453434
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front c/v boot gaitors very slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass95,636 miles (+8,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,636 miles
    Test number
    125805697876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass87,598 miles (+12,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,598 miles
    Test number
    587601493632
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass75,357 miles (+14,514)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,357 miles
    Test number
    326252693835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,843 miles (+6,315)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,843 miles
    Test number
    618157790992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,528 miles (+4,466)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,528 miles
    Test number
    106256329231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,062 miles (+8,180)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,062 miles
    Test number
    146323202652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,882 miles (+10,208)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,882 miles
    Test number
    787062384232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,674 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,674 miles
    Test number
    647736493207
    • 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)

Questions about L8 KGE

Does L8 KGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 KGE is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 KGE?
The MOT on L8 KGE is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 KGE done?
L8 KGE was recorded at 126,264 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 7,788 miles a year.
Has L8 KGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 KGE has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 KGE 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 L8 KGE find?
L8 KGE passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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