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Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,595 cc

LD62 VKNMOT history

LD62 VKN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 15 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 104,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LD62 VKN blue Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz B-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
104,841 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD62 VKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
15 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD62 VKN was last recorded at 104,841 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 3,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
100,881 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,960 miles
Average per year
7,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,841 miles
  • 2025 – 100,881 miles
  • 2024 – 93,741 miles
  • 2023 – 87,655 miles
  • 2022 – 81,012 miles
  • 2021 – 75,184 miles
  • 2020 – 68,059 miles
  • 2019 – 59,435 miles
  • 2018 – 47,202 miles
  • 2017 – 38,233 miles
  • 2016 – 29,103 miles
  • 2015 – 20,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,841 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Heatshield loose

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.

  • Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Under trays/covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,841 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    104,841 miles
    Test number
    721343860631
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Heatshield loose

  2. Fail104,841 miles (+3,960)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,841 miles
    Test number
    979961346574
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Heatshield loose

  3. Pass100,881 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    100,881 miles
    Test number
    564024210529
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust backbox/tailpipe heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Evidence of swelling (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail100,881 miles (+7,140)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,881 miles
    Test number
    195116977204
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust backbox/tailpipe heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Evidence of swelling (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass93,741 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    93,741 miles
    Test number
    878763422238
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested

  6. Fail93,741 miles (+6,086)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,741 miles
    Test number
    590825857247
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested

  7. Pass87,655 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,655 miles
    Test number
    648664213301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail87,655 miles (+6,643)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,655 miles
    Test number
    809665617695
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass81,012 miles (+5,828)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,012 miles
    Test number
    468978220644
    • AdvisoryEngine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested

  10. Pass75,184 miles (+7,125)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    75,184 miles
    Test number
    827600419115
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass68,059 miles (+8,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,059 miles
    Test number
    773213196379
    • AdvisoryEngine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

  12. Pass59,435 miles (+12,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    59,435 miles
    Test number
    224599897850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass47,202 miles (+8,969)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,202 miles
    Test number
    930005328828
    • AdvisoryEngine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

  14. Pass38,233 miles (+9,130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,233 miles
    Test number
    195984816944
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 91h (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 91h (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass29,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,103 miles
    Test number
    335658623762
    • AdvisoryEngine/battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

  16. Fail29,103 miles (+8,545)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,103 miles
    Test number
    185503360942
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine/battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv boot clip slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

  17. Pass20,558 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    20,558 miles
    Test number
    458769895173
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LD62 VKN

Does LD62 VKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD62 VKN is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD62 VKN?
The MOT on LD62 VKN is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD62 VKN done?
LD62 VKN was recorded at 104,841 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 7,683 miles a year.
Has LD62 VKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD62 VKN has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LD62 VKN 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 LD62 VKN find?
LD62 VKN passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; rear heatshield loose.

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