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Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,699 cc

LD08 ESGMOT history

LD08 ESG is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 127,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2023.

LD08 ESG blue Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2023
Mileage
127,472 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2023
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ESG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,699 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD08 ESG was last recorded at 127,472 miles on 1 Apr 2023, 4,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,410 miles · 1 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
4,062 miles
Average per year
7,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,472 miles
  • 2022 – 123,410 miles
  • 2020 – 122,115 miles
  • 2019 – 120,415 miles
  • 2018 – 118,085 miles
  • 2017 – 109,020 miles
  • 2016 – 96,732 miles
  • 2015 – 82,536 miles
  • 2014 – 68,428 miles
  • 2013 – 53,971 miles
  • 2011 – 32,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,472 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
  • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction front wipers dont park (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt slightly damaged clasp case missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front door badly damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear door badly damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear bumper starting to detach
  • AdvisoryLots of body damage

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,472 miles (+4,062)5 dangerous8 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,472 miles
    Test number
    869042375972
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction front wipers dont park (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt slightly damaged clasp case missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door badly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door badly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper starting to detach
    • AdvisoryLots of body damage

  2. Pass123,410 miles (+1)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,410 miles
    Test number
    859194484079
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILLER
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail123,409 miles (+1,294)1 dangerous5 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,409 miles
    Test number
    110743480518
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded FILLER
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,115 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,115 miles
    Test number
    661576182657
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

  5. Fail122,113 miles (+1,698)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,113 miles
    Test number
    811807426939
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

  6. Pass120,415 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,415 miles
    Test number
    891520832129
    • AdvisoryN/S Bodywork Damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres Worn Uneven On Inner Edges

  7. Fail120,415 miles (+2,330)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,415 miles
    Test number
    540670809821
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S Bodywork Damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres Worn Uneven On Inner Edges

  8. Pass118,085 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,085 miles
    Test number
    638335636186
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded away not blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 205/55r16 91w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges feathered (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner band feathered (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail118,085 miles (+9,065)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,085 miles
    Test number
    640455079268
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen unblock jet (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded away not blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 205/55r16 91w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges feathered (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner band feathered (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass109,020 miles (+12,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,020 miles
    Test number
    540209031570
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear axle front bush had play

  11. Pass96,732 miles (+14,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    96,732 miles
    Test number
    108918435678
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass82,536 miles (+14,108)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,536 miles
    Test number
    137765095162
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring light on

  13. Pass68,428 miles (+334)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,428 miles
    Test number
    649427364146
    • NoteLow effort on the o/s park brake

  14. Fail68,094 miles (+14,123)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,094 miles
    Test number
    906897054105
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteLow effort on the o/s park brake

  15. Pass53,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,971 miles
    Test number
    165677663485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail53,971 miles (+21,249)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,971 miles
    Test number
    846250163072
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass32,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,722 miles
    Test number
    235667581092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 ESG

Does LD08 ESG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 ESG expired on 31 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ESG?
The MOT on LD08 ESG expired on 31 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 ESG done?
LD08 ESG was recorded at 127,472 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2023, an average of 7,889 miles a year.
Has LD08 ESG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ESG has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 ESG 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 LD08 ESG find?
LD08 ESG failed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2023 with 5 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 9 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50%; nearside front wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up; nearside front wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired, and 19 more.

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