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Mercedes-Benz 500

Blue · Petrol · 1989 · 4,973 cc

CA 31MOT history

CA 31 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 25 Jul 1989. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 61,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
61,283 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CA 31
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,973 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
25 Jul 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

CA 31 was last recorded at 61,283 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,058 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
225 miles
Average per year
800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,283 miles
  • 2025 – 61,058 miles
  • 2024 – 60,656 miles
  • 2023 – 60,331 miles
  • 2022 – 59,689 miles
  • 2021 – 58,768 miles
  • 2020 – 58,180 miles
  • 2019 – 57,244 miles
  • 2018 – 56,085 miles
  • 2017 – 55,235 miles
  • 2016 – 54,605 miles
  • 2015 – 53,967 miles
  • 2014 – 52,499 miles
  • 2013 – 51,490 miles
  • 2012 – 50,712 miles
  • 2011 – 48,828 miles
  • 2010 – 47,793 miles
  • 2009 – 47,082 miles
  • 2008 – 46,413 miles
  • 2007 – 45,864 miles
  • 2006 – 45,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,283 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear diff oil leakRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2017

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,283 miles (+225)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    61,283 miles
    Test number
    899838424900
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  2. Pass61,058 miles (+402)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    61,058 miles
    Test number
    796167527323
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  3. Pass60,656 miles (+325)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    60,656 miles
    Test number
    933281526636
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass60,331 miles (+642)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    60,331 miles
    Test number
    460816363926
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  5. Pass59,689 miles (+921)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    59,689 miles
    Test number
    528270326674
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  6. Pass58,768 miles (+588)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    58,768 miles
    Test number
    709418262720
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNoise from steering lock to lock

  7. Pass58,180 miles (+936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,180 miles
    Test number
    876379897325
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  8. Pass57,244 miles (+1,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,244 miles
    Test number
    169790745437
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass56,085 miles (+850)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,085 miles
    Test number
    200903585956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass55,235 miles (+630)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,235 miles
    Test number
    797990592946
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNoise from nearside front steering (lock to lock)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  11. Pass54,605 miles (+638)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,605 miles
    Test number
    313452384995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass53,967 miles (+1,468)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,967 miles
    Test number
    166481865113
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass52,499 miles (+1,009)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,499 miles
    Test number
    398919634129
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass51,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,490 miles
    Test number
    656455753147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,490 miles (+778)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,490 miles
    Test number
    818005453118
    • FailureNearside Rear 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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass50,712 miles (+1,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,712 miles
    Test number
    989069452189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass48,828 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,828 miles
    Test number
    535871661105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,808 miles (+1,015)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,808 miles
    Test number
    416558751181
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass47,793 miles (+29)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,793 miles
    Test number
    843340760195
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteExhaust sysyem badly corroded,leaking slightly and repaired with paste,recommend attention
    • NoteFront number plate damaged just acceptable,recommend replacement
    • NotePlastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully
    • NoteRear tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteSigns of fluid on power steering pump
    • NoteSlight play in steering idler

  20. Fail47,764 miles (+682)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,764 miles
    Test number
    832844950162
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteExhaust sysyem badly corroded,leaking slightly and repaired with paste,recommend attention
    • NoteFront number plate damaged just acceptable,recommend replacement
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
    • NotePlastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully
    • NoteRear tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteSigns of fluid on power steering pump
    • NoteSlight play in steering idler

  21. Pass47,082 miles (+669)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,082 miles
    Test number
    664902469101
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteExhaust corroding; centre silencers badly corroded
    • NoteFront brake balance poor
    • NotePlastic trim covering outer sills

  22. Pass46,413 miles (+549)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,413 miles
    Test number
    444161968119
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass45,864 miles (+584)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    45,864 miles
    Test number
    374079947192
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteMinor damage to the front number plate

  24. Pass45,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,280 miles
    Test number
    700508266149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about CA 31

What vehicle is registration CA 31 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CA 31 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 500 first used on 25 Jul 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does CA 31 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CA 31 is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on CA 31?
The MOT on CA 31 is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has CA 31 done?
CA 31 was recorded at 61,283 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 800 miles a year.
Has CA 31 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CA 31 has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2013.
Has the mileage on CA 31 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 CA 31 find?
CA 31 passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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