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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

L31 LTHMOT history

L31 LTH is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

L31 LTH silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
125,124 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 LTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 LTH was last recorded at 125,124 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 2,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,292 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,832 miles
Average per year
8,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,124 miles
  • 2025 – 122,292 miles
  • 2024 – 119,319 miles
  • 2023 – 115,345 miles
  • 2022 – 110,948 miles
  • 2021 – 107,111 miles
  • 2020 – 101,660 miles
  • 2019 – 87,855 miles
  • 2018 – 74,375 miles
  • 2017 – 60,072 miles
  • 2016 – 45,451 miles
  • 2015 – 34,989 miles
  • 2014 – 26,249 miles
  • 2013 – 14,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,124 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Bearing rough

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,124 miles (+2,832)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    125,124 miles
    Test number
    950619777294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,292 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    122,292 miles
    Test number
    590376291404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail122,292 miles (+2,973)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,292 miles
    Test number
    304529305982
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,319 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,319 miles
    Test number
    191962952549
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bearing rough
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail119,319 miles (+3,974)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,319 miles
    Test number
    736077874010
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bearing rough
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass115,345 miles (+4,397)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    115,345 miles
    Test number
    164772462964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  7. Pass110,948 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    110,948 miles
    Test number
    900248390232
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail110,944 miles (+3,833)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,944 miles
    Test number
    153432853154
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass107,111 miles (+5,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    107,111 miles
    Test number
    814048325957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass101,660 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,660 miles
    Test number
    992096578333
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail101,660 miles (+13,805)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,660 miles
    Test number
    329754100296
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass87,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,855 miles
    Test number
    811318660491
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar ball joint gaitors slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Fail87,855 miles (+13,480)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,855 miles
    Test number
    203851851869
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar ball joint gaitors slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass74,375 miles (+14,303)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,375 miles
    Test number
    251722560266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,072 miles (+14,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,072 miles
    Test number
    401641671701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOnly one horn work

  16. Pass45,451 miles (+10,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,451 miles
    Test number
    539234484000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass34,989 miles (+8,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,989 miles
    Test number
    827392915055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass26,249 miles (+11,777)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    26,249 miles
    Test number
    996693044059
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass14,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    14,472 miles
    Test number
    558790253077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 LTH

Does L31 LTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 LTH is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 LTH?
The MOT on L31 LTH is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 LTH done?
L31 LTH was recorded at 125,124 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 8,401 miles a year.
Has L31 LTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 LTH has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L31 LTH 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 LTH find?
L31 LTH passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18, and 2 more.

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