Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L31 TSBMOT history

L31 TSB is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 97,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

L31 TSB grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz E-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,885 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,657 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L31 TSB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L31 TSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 TSB was last recorded at 97,885 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 11,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,968 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,917 miles
Average per year
6,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,885 miles
  • 2024 – 85,968 miles
  • 2023 – 73,042 miles
  • 2022 – 64,038 miles
  • 2021 – 49,640 miles
  • 2019 – 45,165 miles
  • 2018 – 41,519 miles
  • 2017 – 37,282 miles
  • 2016 – 34,356 miles
  • 2015 – 29,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,885 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,885 miles (+11,917)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,885 miles
    Test number
    148234387411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,968 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,968 miles
    Test number
    114556381110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,713 miles (+12,671)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,713 miles
    Test number
    237975174490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,042 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    73,042 miles
    Test number
    466977004069
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail72,981 miles (+8,943)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,981 miles
    Test number
    362998624403
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass64,038 miles (+14,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    64,038 miles
    Test number
    951255507672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass49,640 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    49,640 miles
    Test number
    413217058898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,455 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,455 miles
    Test number
    395164571883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,165 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,165 miles
    Test number
    955654922847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,519 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    41,519 miles
    Test number
    952775818213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,282 miles (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,282 miles
    Test number
    304938544819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,356 miles (+4,527)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,356 miles
    Test number
    378028813152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,829 miles (+1,056)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,829 miles
    Test number
    388969531976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,773 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,773 miles
    Test number
    128715145248
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlastic sill trim covers fiited.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L31 TSB

Does L31 TSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 TSB is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 TSB?
The MOT on L31 TSB is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 TSB done?
L31 TSB was recorded at 97,885 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 6,657 miles a year.
Has L31 TSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 TSB has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L31 TSB 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 TSB find?
L31 TSB passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all L31T registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.