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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 6,208 cc

L31 GMRMOT history

L31 GMR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 59,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

L31 GMR black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
59,392 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 GMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,208 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 GMR was last recorded at 59,392 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 2,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,976 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,416 miles
Average per year
3,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,392 miles
  • 2025 – 56,976 miles
  • 2024 – 55,033 miles
  • 2023 – 51,861 miles
  • 2022 – 48,300 miles
  • 2021 – 46,027 miles
  • 2020 – 43,475 miles
  • 2019 – 41,238 miles
  • 2018 – 37,576 miles
  • 2017 – 35,486 miles
  • 2016 – 33,480 miles
  • 2015 – 30,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,392 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    59,392 miles
    Test number
    479363754390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail59,387 miles (+2,411)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,387 miles
    Test number
    803526320971
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass56,976 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    56,976 miles
    Test number
    925333851838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,033 miles (+3,172)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    55,033 miles
    Test number
    888912484268
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF SUMP PLUG SLIGHT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass51,861 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,861 miles
    Test number
    101050967869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail51,846 miles (+3,546)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,846 miles
    Test number
    531763241679
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass48,300 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,300 miles
    Test number
    815561193643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,027 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    46,027 miles
    Test number
    721555522862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,988 miles (+1,513)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    44,988 miles
    Test number
    694548792424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,475 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    43,475 miles
    Test number
    679436146004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,238 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    41,238 miles
    Test number
    992270566495
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted obscuring view
    • AdvisoryUpper covers fitted obscuring view
  12. Fail41,238 miles (+3,662)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,238 miles
    Test number
    383540945546
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted obscuring view
    • AdvisoryUpper covers fitted obscuring view
  13. Pass37,576 miles (+2,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    37,576 miles
    Test number
    280836734500
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle as standard
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are wearing at inner shoulder
  14. Pass35,486 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    35,486 miles
    Test number
    809381744741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,480 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,480 miles
    Test number
    837649922330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,415 miles (+5,890)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,415 miles
    Test number
    307814275166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,525 miles
    Test number
    966494155090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 GMR

Does L31 GMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 GMR is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 GMR?
The MOT on L31 GMR is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 GMR done?
L31 GMR was recorded at 59,392 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,159 miles a year.
Has L31 GMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 GMR has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 GMR 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 GMR find?
L31 GMR passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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