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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,143 cc

L31 CHRMOT history

L31 CHR is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 190,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

L31 CHR silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
190,432 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 CHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 CHR was last recorded at 190,432 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 9,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,238 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,194 miles
Average per year
13,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,432 miles
  • 2025 – 181,238 miles
  • 2024 – 170,648 miles
  • 2023 – 159,688 miles
  • 2022 – 140,807 miles
  • 2021 – 111,138 miles
  • 2020 – 86,018 miles
  • 2019 – 64,753 miles
  • 2018 – 61,736 miles
  • 2017 – 56,196 miles
  • 2016 – 44,510 miles
  • 2015 – 32,064 miles
  • 2014 – 19,748 miles
  • 2013 – 16,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,432 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,432 miles (+9,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    190,432 miles
    Test number
    225395908333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass181,238 miles (+10,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    181,238 miles
    Test number
    349634910719
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass170,648 miles (+10,960)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    170,648 miles
    Test number
    992072910005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi corroding
  4. Pass159,688 miles (+18,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    159,688 miles
    Test number
    934899282196
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi section corroded
    • AdvisoryN,S,R and O,S,R arm bushes starting to perish
  5. Pass140,807 miles (+29,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    140,807 miles
    Test number
    811000587107
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe over subframe covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass111,138 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    111,138 miles
    Test number
    630239311497
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheels very slight distortion
  7. Fail111,118 miles (+25,100)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,118 miles
    Test number
    532390208602
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass86,018 miles (+65)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    86,018 miles
    Test number
    375800513053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail85,953 miles (+21,200)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,953 miles
    Test number
    259442273374
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass64,753 miles (+3,017)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,753 miles
    Test number
    198425717211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  11. Pass61,736 miles (+5,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,736 miles
    Test number
    301956673828
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass56,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,196 miles
    Test number
    564915141219
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Fail56,196 miles (+11,686)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,196 miles
    Test number
    300909566608
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass44,510 miles (+12,446)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    44,510 miles
    Test number
    241535131476
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin and lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin and lipped (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass32,064 miles (+12,316)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    32,064 miles
    Test number
    838308515296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,748 miles (+3,184)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    19,748 miles
    Test number
    419711044106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    16,564 miles
    Test number
    328234753407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 CHR

Does L31 CHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 CHR is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 CHR?
The MOT on L31 CHR is valid until 8 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 CHR done?
L31 CHR was recorded at 190,432 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 13,645 miles a year.
Has L31 CHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 CHR has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L31 CHR 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 CHR find?
L31 CHR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm.

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