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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

L31 ALOMOT history

L31 ALO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 24 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 66,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

L31 ALO black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
66,062 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 ALO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 ALO was last recorded at 66,062 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 5,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Feb 2019: 40,673 miles, lower than 59,661 miles on 21 Feb 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
60,946 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,116 miles
Average per year
4,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,062 miles
  • 2025 – 60,946 miles
  • 2024 – 58,463 miles
  • 2023 – 55,514 miles
  • 2022 – 51,716 miles
  • 2021 – 47,407 miles
  • 2020 – 44,202 miles
  • 2019 – 40,673 miles
  • 2018 – 59,661 miles
  • 2017 – 51,818 miles
  • 2016 – 42,918 miles
  • 2014 – 19,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,062 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,062 miles (+5,116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    66,062 miles
    Test number
    122701825792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass60,946 miles (+2,483)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    60,946 miles
    Test number
    624392901165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass58,463 miles (+2,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    58,463 miles
    Test number
    936380925810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  4. Pass55,514 miles (+3,798)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    55,514 miles
    Test number
    367079108513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,716 miles (+4,309)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    51,716 miles
    Test number
    825802133024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,407 miles (+3,205)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    47,407 miles
    Test number
    816741179781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,202 miles (+3,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    44,202 miles
    Test number
    255548618475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass40,673 miles (-18,988)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    40,673 miles
    Test number
    728361504718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,661 miles (+7,843)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,661 miles
    Test number
    718800320531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,818 miles (+8,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,818 miles
    Test number
    312640617815
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass42,918 miles (+23,362)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,918 miles
    Test number
    773173063232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    19,556 miles
    Test number
    937434134233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 ALO

Does L31 ALO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 ALO is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 ALO?
The MOT on L31 ALO is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 ALO done?
L31 ALO was recorded at 66,062 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 4,041 miles a year.
Has L31 ALO ever failed its MOT?
No. L31 ALO has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L31 ALO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L31 ALO find?
L31 ALO passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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