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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,148 cc

L31 THCMOT history

L31 THC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Jun 2010. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 154,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

L31 THC black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2024
Mileage
154,591 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 THC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 THC was last recorded at 154,591 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 8,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,373 miles · 5 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
8,218 miles
Average per year
12,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,591 miles
  • 2022 – 146,373 miles
  • 2020 – 142,312 miles
  • 2019 – 135,701 miles
  • 2018 – 112,614 miles
  • 2017 – 97,953 miles
  • 2016 – 87,239 miles
  • 2015 – 62,045 miles
  • 2014 – 44,892 miles
  • 2013 – 33,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,591 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded at flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear brake pipe corroded at flexy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Heatshield loose around rear silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,591 miles (+8,218)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    154,591 miles
    Test number
    482404138693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass146,373 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    146,373 miles
    Test number
    321512793933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,312 miles (+6,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    142,312 miles
    Test number
    793621181541
    • AdvisoryAdvise rusting to brake pipes

  4. Pass135,701 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    135,701 miles
    Test number
    589553681086
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail135,675 miles (+23,061)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,675 miles
    Test number
    809281352844
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass112,614 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,614 miles
    Test number
    521141665001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded at flexy
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroded at flexy
    • AdvisoryHeatshield loose around rear silencer

  7. Fail112,614 miles (+14,661)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,614 miles
    Test number
    834398155734
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded at flexy
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroded at flexy
    • AdvisoryHeatshield loose around rear silencer

  8. Pass97,953 miles (+10,714)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,953 miles
    Test number
    297939604708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass87,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,239 miles
    Test number
    188549600661
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail87,238 miles (+25,193)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,238 miles
    Test number
    696436692715
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass62,045 miles (+17,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,045 miles
    Test number
    555183975121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass44,892 miles (+11,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,892 miles
    Test number
    568725874112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass33,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,822 miles
    Test number
    528463873176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 THC

Does L31 THC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L31 THC expired on 4 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L31 THC?
The MOT on L31 THC expired on 4 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L31 THC done?
L31 THC was recorded at 154,591 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 12,342 miles a year.
Has L31 THC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 THC has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on L31 THC 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 THC find?
L31 THC passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with 9 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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