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Mercedes-Benz B-Class

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,991 cc

Y6 MHLMOT history

Y6 MHL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2023.

Y6 MHL black Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2023
Mileage
140,469 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 MHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y6 MHL was last recorded at 140,469 miles on 31 Oct 2023, 6,613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,856 miles · 27 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
6,613 miles
Average per year
8,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,469 miles
  • 2022 – 133,856 miles
  • 2021 – 126,150 miles
  • 2020 – 118,741 miles
  • 2019 – 111,815 miles
  • 2018 – 103,900 miles
  • 2017 – 95,018 miles
  • 2016 – 86,297 miles
  • 2015 – 76,849 miles
  • 2014 – 70,737 miles
  • 2013 – 54,427 miles
  • 2012 – 37,908 miles
  • 2011 – 27,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail140,469 miles
  • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing inaccessible (7.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened front section (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank filler and breather neck corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism slow
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever has slight excessive movement
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH sides (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • ****injector chuffing,risk of fumes****

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear washer not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail140,469 miles (+6,613)1 dangerous11 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,469 miles
    Test number
    153334350915
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing inaccessible (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened front section (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank filler and breather neck corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism slow
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepped on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has slight excessive movement
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH sides (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass133,856 miles (+7,706)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    133,856 miles
    Test number
    374752442451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNoise from engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  3. Pass126,150 miles (+7,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    126,150 miles
    Test number
    526461631495
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryInjector chuffing, risk of fumes

  4. Pass118,741 miles (+59)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,741 miles
    Test number
    842963717780
    • Advisory****injector chuffing,risk of fumes****
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear washer not working
    • AdvisorySlight damage n/s front

  5. Fail118,682 miles (+6,867)9 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,682 miles
    Test number
    458501573068
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • Advisory****injector chuffing,risk of fumes****
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear washer not working
    • AdvisorySlight damage n/s front

  6. Pass111,815 miles (+244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,815 miles
    Test number
    360083105866
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail111,571 miles (+7,671)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,571 miles
    Test number
    152449859683
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,900 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    103,900 miles
    Test number
    171512748484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,884 miles (+8,866)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,884 miles
    Test number
    478193093273
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass95,018 miles (+8,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,018 miles
    Test number
    732304718986
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryTransmission warning light on

  11. Pass86,297 miles (+149)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,297 miles
    Test number
    149728460849
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTracking required

  12. Fail86,148 miles (+9,299)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,148 miles
    Test number
    537375533083
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTracking required

  13. Pass76,849 miles (+6,112)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,849 miles
    Test number
    869211395130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,737 miles (+488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,737 miles
    Test number
    917944004226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail70,249 miles (+15,822)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,249 miles
    Test number
    939133594187
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre splitting on inner sidewall and worn on outer edge

  16. Pass54,427 miles (+16,519)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,427 miles
    Test number
    295051193164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,908 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,908 miles
    Test number
    755705482104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,303 miles (+9,322)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,303 miles
    Test number
    968595922162
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteADVISE INJECTOR CHUFFING

  19. Pass27,981 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,981 miles
    Test number
    595319091053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,873 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,873 miles
    Test number
    727320691038
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about Y6 MHL

Does Y6 MHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y6 MHL expired on 17 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y6 MHL?
The MOT on Y6 MHL expired on 17 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y6 MHL done?
Y6 MHL was recorded at 140,469 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2023, an average of 8,946 miles a year.
Has Y6 MHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 MHL has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y6 MHL 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 Y6 MHL find?
Y6 MHL failed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects and 10 advisories: exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board; central rear seat belt missing inaccessible; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit, and 19 more.

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