Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc
L31 ABFMOT history
L31 ABF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 69,976 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 69,976 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,865 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 ABF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 1 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 ABF was last recorded at 69,976 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 6,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,655 miles · 26 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,321 miles
- Average per year
- 4,865 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,976 miles
- 2025 – 63,655 miles
- 2024 – 59,651 miles
- 2023 – 54,905 miles
- 2022 – 48,983 miles
- 2020 – 40,982 miles
- 2019 – 35,594 miles
- 2018 – 29,439 miles
- 2017 – 23,678 miles
- 2016 – 19,259 miles
- 2015 – 15,973 miles
- 2014 – 12,553 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,976 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint to calliper flexy hose corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint to calliper flexy hose corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint to calliper flexy hose corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
14 tests since 26 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,976 miles (+6,321)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 69,976 miles
- Test number
- 379167594511
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,655 miles (+4,004)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 63,655 miles
- Test number
- 732389619112
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass59,651 miles (+4,746)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 59,651 miles
- Test number
- 410836543925
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass54,905 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2024
- Odometer
- 54,905 miles
- Test number
- 712518509121
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
Fail54,904 miles (+5,921)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,904 miles
- Test number
- 245382708656
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
Pass48,983 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2023
- Odometer
- 48,983 miles
- Test number
- 745920306844
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint to calliper flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint to calliper flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint to calliper flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail48,978 miles (+7,996)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,978 miles
- Test number
- 934752253448
- MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever arm broken (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint to calliper flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint to calliper flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint to calliper flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass40,982 miles (+5,388)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 40,982 miles
- Test number
- 153085709174
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass35,594 miles (+6,155)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 35,594 miles
- Test number
- 744736921760
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass29,439 miles (+5,761)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 29,439 miles
- Test number
- 221671104194
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass23,678 miles (+4,419)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 23,678 miles
- Test number
- 500506325015
- AdvisoryNearside Front sidewall has damage but no chords exposed.
Pass19,259 miles (+3,286)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 19,259 miles
- Test number
- 604940018365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,973 miles (+3,420)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 15,973 miles
- Test number
- 834368642682
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking slightly in the tread groove
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking slightly in the tread groove
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring some testable items from view
Pass12,553 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 12,553 miles
- Test number
- 379968634461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 ABF
- Does L31 ABF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 ABF is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 ABF?
- The MOT on L31 ABF is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 ABF done?
- L31 ABF was recorded at 69,976 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 4,865 miles a year.
- Has L31 ABF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 ABF has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on L31 ABF 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 L31 ABF find?
- L31 ABF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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