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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,148 cc

K31 MLWMOT history

K31 MLW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 97,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

K31 MLW black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
97,012 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,676 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 MLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 MLW was last recorded at 97,012 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 1,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,174 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,838 miles
Average per year
3,676 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,012 miles
  • 2025 – 95,174 miles
  • 2024 – 93,007 miles
  • 2023 – 88,338 miles
  • 2022 – 84,205 miles
  • 2021 – 80,007 miles
  • 2020 – 79,845 miles
  • 2019 – 77,334 miles
  • 2018 – 73,640 miles
  • 2017 – 68,556 miles
  • 2016 – 64,219 miles
  • 2015 – 59,796 miles
  • 2014 – 55,754 miles
  • 2013 – 49,640 miles
  • 2012 – 46,756 miles
  • 2011 – 44,644 miles
  • 2010 – 40,621 miles
  • 2009 – 36,414 miles
  • 2008 – 31,400 miles
  • 2007 – 26,900 miles
  • 2006 – 25,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,012 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear exhaust box mounting defective but still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f REAR lower arm ball joint slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting broken/exhaust still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,012 miles (+1,838)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    97,012 miles
    Test number
    573554621093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,174 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,174 miles
    Test number
    705340641064
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail95,174 miles (+2,167)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,174 miles
    Test number
    527714759535
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,007 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,007 miles
    Test number
    820597986943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail93,007 miles (+4,669)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,007 miles
    Test number
    560077598623
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  6. Pass88,338 miles (+4,133)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,338 miles
    Test number
    608680866903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,205 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,205 miles
    Test number
    629363975439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,100 miles (+4,093)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,100 miles
    Test number
    222266195524
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear mounted(marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear mounted(marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,007 miles (+162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,007 miles
    Test number
    520719788612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box mounting defective but still secure

  10. Pass79,845 miles (+2,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,845 miles
    Test number
    812843374921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box mounting defective but still secure

  11. Pass77,334 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,334 miles
    Test number
    111134946488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f REAR lower arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting broken/exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail77,316 miles (+3,676)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,316 miles
    Test number
    191357992460
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no visible beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no visible beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f REAR lower arm ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box mounting broken/exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass73,640 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,640 miles
    Test number
    608696961836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,618 miles (+5,062)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,618 miles
    Test number
    907978363325
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass68,556 miles (+4,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,556 miles
    Test number
    605802116759
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass64,219 miles (+4,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,219 miles
    Test number
    258302699727
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass59,796 miles (+4,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,796 miles
    Test number
    466767472234
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket corroded off
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer jet partially blocked off

  18. Pass55,754 miles (+6,114)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,754 miles
    Test number
    377360944489
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth rear tyres, perishing.

  19. Pass49,640 miles (+2,884)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,640 miles
    Test number
    956321043243
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread very low outer edge
    • NoteSeveral high level stop lamp bulbs not working

  20. Pass46,756 miles (+2,112)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,756 miles
    Test number
    848462942289
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

  21. Pass44,644 miles (+4,023)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,644 miles
    Test number
    848114241298
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread low outer edge
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  22. Pass40,621 miles (+4,207)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,621 miles
    Test number
    323606840488
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass36,414 miles (+5,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,414 miles
    Test number
    542760849207
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass31,400 miles (+4,500)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,400 miles
    Test number
    390336648459
    • NoteBoth wipers poor

  25. Pass26,900 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,900 miles
    Test number
    550936247247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,828 miles (+1,258)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,828 miles
    Test number
    461321747278
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass25,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,570 miles
    Test number
    331549646421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 MLW

Does K31 MLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 MLW is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 MLW?
The MOT on K31 MLW is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 MLW done?
K31 MLW was recorded at 97,012 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,676 miles a year.
Has K31 MLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 MLW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on K31 MLW 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 K31 MLW find?
K31 MLW passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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