Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 1996 · 2,996 cc
L31 WEDMOT history
L31 WED is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Mar 1996. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2024 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 75,946 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 May 2024
- Mileage
- 75,946 mi
- At MOT on 17 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 891 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 WED
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 26 Mar 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 17 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 WED was last recorded at 75,946 miles on 17 May 2023, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Mar 2021: 75,928 miles, lower than 80,632 miles on 3 Jul 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 75,929 miles · 12 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 891 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 75,946 miles
- 2021 – 75,929 miles
- 2018 – 80,632 miles
- 2015 – 74,617 miles
- 2014 – 73,519 miles
- 2013 – 72,783 miles
- 2009 – 71,925 miles
- 2008 – 69,011 miles
- 2007 – 65,623 miles
- 2005 – 60,062 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Wheel Arch Liner Damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
12 tests since 21 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,946 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2024
- Odometer
- 75,946 miles
- Test number
- 353902204158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,929 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 75,929 miles
- Test number
- 660202846017
- MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel Arch Liner Damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder Chassis Corrosion
Fail75,928 miles (-4,704)2 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,928 miles
- Test number
- 611805092152
- MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel Arch Liner Damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder Chassis Corrosion
Pass80,632 miles (+6,015)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 80,632 miles
- Test number
- 979511171885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,617 miles (+1,098)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2016
- Odometer
- 74,617 miles
- Test number
- 809288235148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,519 miles (+736)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2015
- Odometer
- 73,519 miles
- Test number
- 635976734121
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s handbrake efficiency low
- NoteOsr tyre cracking
Pass72,783 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 72,783 miles
- Test number
- 179971143198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail72,781 miles (+856)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,781 miles
- Test number
- 277341743178
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass71,925 miles (+2,914)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 71,925 miles
- Test number
- 830427179090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,011 miles (+3,388)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 69,011 miles
- Test number
- 883015808157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,623 miles (+5,561)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 65,623 miles
- Test number
- 313593107158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,062 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 60,062 miles
- Test number
- 260192106483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 WED
- Does L31 WED currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L31 WED expired on 16 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L31 WED?
- The MOT on L31 WED expired on 16 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L31 WED done?
- L31 WED was recorded at 75,946 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2023, an average of 891 miles a year.
- Has L31 WED ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 WED has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on L31 WED ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L31 WED find?
- L31 WED passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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