Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,796 cc
S18 RBUMOT history
S18 RBU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 29 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 108,743 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 108,743 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 12 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 8,999 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S18 RBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- B-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 29 Apr 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S18 RBU was last recorded at 108,743 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 7,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Apr 2016: 9,929 miles, lower than 9,932 miles on 26 Apr 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 100,895 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,848 miles
- Average per year
- 8,999 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,743 miles
- 2025 – 100,895 miles
- 2023 – 91,324 miles
- 2022 – 83,569 miles
- 2021 – 69,331 miles
- 2020 – 56,741 miles
- 2019 – 44,163 miles
- 2018 – 26,362 miles
- 2017 – 10,077 miles
- 2016 – 9,929 miles
- 2015 – 7,878 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,743 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 21 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,743 miles (+7,848)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 108,743 miles
- Test number
- 877627974739
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass100,895 miles (+9,571)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 100,895 miles
- Test number
- 101465277704
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass91,324 miles (+7,755)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 91,324 miles
- Test number
- 165208035110
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,569 miles (+14,238)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 83,569 miles
- Test number
- 603850521688
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,331 miles (+12,590)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 69,331 miles
- Test number
- 646437897862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,741 miles (+12,578)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 56,741 miles
- Test number
- 429423604929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,163 miles (+17,801)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 44,163 miles
- Test number
- 532878570263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,362 miles (+16,285)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 26,362 miles
- Test number
- 609671845183
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass10,077 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2018
- Odometer
- 10,077 miles
- Test number
- 235780312302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,065 miles (+136)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 10,065 miles
- Test number
- 350084815345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,929 miles (-3)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 9,929 miles
- Test number
- 137373083643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail9,932 miles (+2,054)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,932 miles
- Test number
- 307489642012
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Pass7,878 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 7,878 miles
- Test number
- 279271015163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S18 RBU
- Does S18 RBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 RBU is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S18 RBU?
- The MOT on S18 RBU is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S18 RBU done?
- S18 RBU was recorded at 108,743 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 8,999 miles a year.
- Has S18 RBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S18 RBU has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2016.
- Has the mileage on S18 RBU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S18 RBU find?
- S18 RBU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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