Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 3,495 cc
S31 BCDMOT history
S31 BCD is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz R-Class first used on 18 Aug 2011. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 180,171 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 180,171 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 11,499 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S31 BCD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- R-Class
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 3,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 18 Aug 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S31 BCD was last recorded at 180,171 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 10,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 169,475 miles · 7 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,696 miles
- Average per year
- 11,499 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 180,171 miles
- 2024 – 153,750 miles
- 2023 – 144,322 miles
- 2022 – 129,730 miles
- 2021 – 116,344 miles
- 2019 – 100,750 miles
- 2018 – 95,250 miles
- 2017 – 86,077 miles
- 2016 – 77,872 miles
- 2015 – 62,201 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,171 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
13 tests since 14 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,171 miles (+10,696)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 180,171 miles
- Test number
- 657218239209
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass169,475 miles (+5)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 169,475 miles
- Test number
- 696913657167
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail169,470 miles (+15,720)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,470 miles
- Test number
- 849806308060
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass153,750 miles (+9,428)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 153,750 miles
- Test number
- 102070437464
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))
Pass144,322 miles (+3)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 144,322 miles
- Test number
- 517151669991
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted
Fail144,319 miles (+14,589)7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,319 miles
- Test number
- 445530152272
- MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody guards preventing the inspection of some testable items
Pass129,730 miles (+13,386)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 129,730 miles
- Test number
- 161922333703
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,344 miles (+15,594)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 116,344 miles
- Test number
- 482138991090
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass100,750 miles (+5,500)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 100,750 miles
- Test number
- 930956051792
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,250 miles (+9,173)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 95,250 miles
- Test number
- 138254786615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,077 miles (+8,205)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 86,077 miles
- Test number
- 367699547646
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,872 miles (+15,671)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 77,872 miles
- Test number
- 729757282410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,201 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 62,201 miles
- Test number
- 618225695167
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEngine oil level slightly low
- NoteMinor dents and scratches to vehicle
- NoteOffside door mirror casing loose
- NoteUnable to check rear (rear) seats and seat belts due to luggage area full
Questions about S31 BCD
- Does S31 BCD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S31 BCD expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S31 BCD?
- The MOT on S31 BCD expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S31 BCD done?
- S31 BCD was recorded at 180,171 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 11,499 miles a year.
- Has S31 BCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S31 BCD has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on S31 BCD 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 S31 BCD find?
- S31 BCD passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.
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