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Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,461 cc

W5 RAXMOT history

W5 RAX is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 28 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 118,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

W5 RAX grey Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,512 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 RAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 RAX was last recorded at 118,512 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 6,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,367 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,145 miles
Average per year
10,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,512 miles
  • 2024 – 112,367 miles
  • 2023 – 105,372 miles
  • 2022 – 95,773 miles
  • 2021 – 87,518 miles
  • 2020 – 81,267 miles
  • 2019 – 53,066 miles
  • 2017 – 35,240 miles
  • 2016 – 28,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,512 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,512 miles
    Test number
    917981927399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,512 miles (+6,145)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,512 miles
    Test number
    968747552281
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  3. Pass112,367 miles (+6,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,367 miles
    Test number
    451369618520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,372 miles (+9,599)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,372 miles
    Test number
    571837516162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,773 miles (+8,255)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,773 miles
    Test number
    445067136271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,518 miles
    Test number
    521349132899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,517 miles (+6,250)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,517 miles
    Test number
    911979926669
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass81,267 miles (+6,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,267 miles
    Test number
    256847947349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,892 miles (+569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,892 miles
    Test number
    305967695565
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail74,323 miles (+21,257)3 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,323 miles
    Test number
    878485721235
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre worn out of shape but not structurally damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass53,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    53,066 miles
    Test number
    489371419642
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

  12. Fail53,066 miles (+17,826)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,066 miles
    Test number
    711430428433
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

  13. Pass35,240 miles (+7,194)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    35,240 miles
    Test number
    205659527683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    28,046 miles
    Test number
    904458133742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about W5 RAX

Does W5 RAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 RAX is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on W5 RAX?
The MOT on W5 RAX is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 RAX done?
W5 RAX was recorded at 118,512 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 10,096 miles a year.
Has W5 RAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 RAX has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 RAX 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 W5 RAX find?
W5 RAX passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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