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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,796 cc

LR62 VEXMOT history

LR62 VEX is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 20 Sept 2012. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 190,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.

LR62 VEX white Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2024
Mileage
190,003 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
17,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR62 VEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR62 VEX was last recorded at 190,003 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 12,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,992 miles · 3 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
12,011 miles
Average per year
17,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,003 miles
  • 2023 – 177,992 miles
  • 2022 – 158,762 miles
  • 2021 – 135,000 miles
  • 2020 – 116,264 miles
  • 2019 – 103,740 miles
  • 2018 – 87,166 miles
  • 2017 – 66,230 miles
  • 2016 – 42,921 miles
  • 2015 – 31,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail190,003 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine oil low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail190,003 miles (+12,011)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,003 miles
    Test number
    357392979822
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  2. Pass177,992 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    177,992 miles
    Test number
    924671444225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail177,988 miles (+19,226)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,988 miles
    Test number
    806901979744
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 40 18 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,762 miles (+103)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,762 miles
    Test number
    940026908879
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  5. Fail158,659 miles (+23,659)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,659 miles
    Test number
    515657811250
    • DangerousRear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  6. Pass135,000 miles (+18,736)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    135,000 miles
    Test number
    979094932963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,264 miles (+12,524)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,264 miles
    Test number
    134708054291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,740 miles
    Test number
    796470895728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,740 miles (+16,574)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,740 miles
    Test number
    317941460900
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass87,166 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,166 miles
    Test number
    427906245319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail87,147 miles (+20,917)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,147 miles
    Test number
    969186592089
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass66,230 miles (+23,309)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,230 miles
    Test number
    439512552594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,921 miles (+11,078)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,921 miles
    Test number
    291278575110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,843 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,843 miles
    Test number
    837872188567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,287 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,287 miles
    Test number
    449090025298
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LR62 VEX

Does LR62 VEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR62 VEX expired on 2 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR62 VEX?
The MOT on LR62 VEX expired on 2 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR62 VEX done?
LR62 VEX was recorded at 190,003 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024, an average of 17,588 miles a year.
Has LR62 VEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR62 VEX has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR62 VEX 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 LR62 VEX find?
LR62 VEX failed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with 10 major defects: nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam; nearside headlamp not working on main beam; offside headlamp lens seriously defective, and 7 more.

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