Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,155 cc
N31 LCDMOT history
N31 LCD is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 209,371 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 209,371 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,894 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N31 LCD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,155 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
N31 LCD was last recorded at 209,371 miles on 17 Oct 2022, 2,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 206,544 miles · 3 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,827 miles
- Average per year
- 8,894 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 209,371 miles
- 2021 – 206,544 miles
- 2020 – 202,795 miles
- 2019 – 193,392 miles
- 2018 – 184,410 miles
- 2017 – 175,293 miles
- 2016 – 164,671 miles
- 2015 – 156,090 miles
- 2014 – 147,553 miles
- 2013 – 140,975 miles
- 2012 – 133,147 miles
- 2011 – 123,084 miles
- 2010 – 114,005 miles
- 2009 – 101,396 miles
- 2008 – 88,113 miles
- 2007 – 75,961 miles
- 2006 – 65,919 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass209,371 miles
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting but not seriously affecting overall security and strength
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass209,371 miles (+2,827)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 209,371 miles
- Test number
- 371330531400
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting but not seriously affecting overall security and strength
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass206,544 miles (+3,749)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 206,544 miles
- Test number
- 443208291959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass202,795 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 202,795 miles
- Test number
- 812342048136
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Fail202,795 miles (+9,403)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,795 miles
- Test number
- 743125775069
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Pass193,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 193,392 miles
- Test number
- 895190016872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail193,392 miles (+8,982)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,392 miles
- Test number
- 139468453465
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass184,410 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 184,410 miles
- Test number
- 171264850725
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail184,410 miles (+9,117)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,410 miles
- Test number
- 839056605064
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass175,293 miles (+10,622)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 175,293 miles
- Test number
- 342890205629
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)
Pass164,671 miles (+8,581)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 164,671 miles
- Test number
- 928773297400
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass156,090 miles (+8,537)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 156,090 miles
- Test number
- 104645424316
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryA limited inspection to outer sill panels due to plastic trims fitted
- AdvisoryThe nearside front tyre is wearing more on the outer edge
- AdvisoryThe offside front tyre has worn completely bald on the outer edges of tread
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components
Pass147,553 miles (+6,578)3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 147,553 miles
- Test number
- 237520724275
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCentre exhaust heat shield is insecure
- NoteOffside front tyre close at outer edge
- NotePlastic sill trims fitted not allowing a proper inspection of sill panels
Pass140,975 miles (+7,828)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 140,975 miles
- Test number
- 496985943247
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSill trims fitted
Pass133,147 miles (+10,063)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 133,147 miles
- Test number
- 179567132238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,084 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 123,084 miles
- Test number
- 138857921264
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteSlight wear on rear brake discs
Fail123,084 miles (+9,079)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,084 miles
- Test number
- 337627421201
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteSlight wear on rear brake discs
Pass114,005 miles (+12,609)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 114,005 miles
- Test number
- 912830050215
- NoteBoth the front tyres are wearing on the outer edges
Pass101,396 miles (+13,283)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 101,396 miles
- Test number
- 661753129262
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteA limited check on centre drag link steering joints due to plastic covers fitted
- NoteNearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge
Pass88,113 miles (+12,152)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 88,113 miles
- Test number
- 712965848200
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass75,961 miles (+10,042)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 75,961 miles
- Test number
- 303688547280
- NoteRear number plate delaminating
Pass65,919 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 65,919 miles
- Test number
- 723633246211
- 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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteLimited inspection to inner steering joints due to plastic undertray fitted. †
Questions about N31 LCD
- Does N31 LCD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on N31 LCD expired on 16 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on N31 LCD?
- The MOT on N31 LCD expired on 16 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has N31 LCD done?
- N31 LCD was recorded at 209,371 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2022, an average of 8,894 miles a year.
- Has N31 LCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N31 LCD has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2020.
- Has the mileage on N31 LCD 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 N31 LCD find?
- N31 LCD passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2022 with 5 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside, and 2 more.
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