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Mercedes-Benz B-Class

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,796 cc

V14 LACMOT history

V14 LAC is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 86,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

V14 LAC white Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
86,791 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V14 LAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V14 LAC was last recorded at 86,791 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,305 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,486 miles
Average per year
4,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,791 miles
  • 2025 – 85,305 miles
  • 2024 – 84,029 miles
  • 2023 – 82,213 miles
  • 2022 – 80,143 miles
  • 2021 – 77,210 miles
  • 2020 – 75,448 miles
  • 2019 – 69,744 miles
  • 2018 – 62,467 miles
  • 2017 – 53,784 miles
  • 2016 – 47,515 miles
  • 2015 – 41,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,791 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.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel unable to detect where in rack the play is

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,791 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    86,791 miles
    Test number
    163458707261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,305 miles (+1,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    85,305 miles
    Test number
    499268649852
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass84,029 miles (+1,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,029 miles
    Test number
    465786852706
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and worn
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edge

  4. Pass82,213 miles (+2,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    82,213 miles
    Test number
    291106705090
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,143 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,143 miles
    Test number
    891558108344
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel unable to detect where in rack the play is (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail80,112 miles (+2,902)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,112 miles
    Test number
    930327710141
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake insecure backing plate insecure (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel unable to detect where in rack the play is (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,210 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,210 miles
    Test number
    659540190250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,448 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    75,448 miles
    Test number
    687504293220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail75,448 miles (+5,704)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,448 miles
    Test number
    810031941517
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass69,744 miles (+7,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    69,744 miles
    Test number
    824308644874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass62,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,467 miles
    Test number
    565036196366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,467 miles (+8,683)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,467 miles
    Test number
    803105113613
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass53,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,784 miles
    Test number
    836154443415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,784 miles (+6,269)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,784 miles
    Test number
    494180231927
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass47,515 miles (+6,467)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,515 miles
    Test number
    150508521289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,048 miles
    Test number
    928856575050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V14 LAC

Does V14 LAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V14 LAC is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V14 LAC?
The MOT on V14 LAC is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V14 LAC done?
V14 LAC was recorded at 86,791 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 4,128 miles a year.
Has V14 LAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V14 LAC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V14 LAC 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 V14 LAC find?
V14 LAC passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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