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Mercedes-Benz C

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T131 ELMMOT history

T131 ELM is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 109,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
109,505 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T131 ELM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T131 ELM was last recorded at 109,505 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 3,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,980 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,525 miles
Average per year
4,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,505 miles
  • 2025 – 105,980 miles
  • 2024 – 104,974 miles
  • 2023 – 103,736 miles
  • 2022 – 102,655 miles
  • 2021 – 101,045 miles
  • 2020 – 98,373 miles
  • 2019 – 91,570 miles
  • 2018 – 80,903 miles
  • 2017 – 68,892 miles
  • 2016 – 56,389 miles
  • 2015 – 42,677 miles
  • 2014 – 32,232 miles
  • 2013 – 27,569 miles
  • 2012 – 24,392 miles
  • 2011 – 20,129 miles
  • 2010 – 18,371 miles
  • 2009 – 17,681 miles
  • 2008 – 16,621 miles
  • 2007 – 15,876 miles
  • 2006 – 14,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,505 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,505 miles (+3,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    109,505 miles
    Test number
    870865783446
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,980 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    105,980 miles
    Test number
    652838922243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail105,976 miles (+1,002)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,976 miles
    Test number
    360864497210
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion in floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass104,974 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    104,974 miles
    Test number
    221548749990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,736 miles (+1,081)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,736 miles
    Test number
    598447727090
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass102,655 miles (+1,610)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,655 miles
    Test number
    892954938218
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,045 miles (+2,672)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,045 miles
    Test number
    910678580961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass98,373 miles (+6,803)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,373 miles
    Test number
    978410391899
    • AdvisoryManufactures covers fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass91,570 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,570 miles
    Test number
    220716458867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail91,567 miles (+10,664)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,567 miles
    Test number
    860140600795
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass80,903 miles (+12,011)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    80,903 miles
    Test number
    959739515645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,892 miles (+12,503)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,892 miles
    Test number
    493134198648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    56,389 miles
    Test number
    941155263280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,389 miles (+13,712)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,389 miles
    Test number
    185751123755
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass42,677 miles (+10,445)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    42,677 miles
    Test number
    234753324119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,232 miles (+2,482)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,232 miles
    Test number
    796909844349
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on the out side wall

  17. Pass29,750 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    29,750 miles
    Test number
    515447334062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,569 miles
    Test number
    795624683196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,569 miles (+3,177)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,569 miles
    Test number
    876724683166
    • Repaired at testSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

  20. Pass24,392 miles (+4,263)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    24,392 miles
    Test number
    705100382147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,129 miles (+1,758)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,129 miles
    Test number
    109859771162
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteGrill to bonnet damaged

  22. Pass18,371 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    18,371 miles
    Test number
    522349280155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,681 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    17,681 miles
    Test number
    582748789138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,621 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,621 miles
    Test number
    453627798199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,876 miles
    Test number
    213716887445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail15,876 miles (+990)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,876 miles
    Test number
    433285387157
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass14,886 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    14,886 miles
    Test number
    282549576176
    • NoteTyre walls scuffed and cracked

Questions about T131 ELM

Does T131 ELM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T131 ELM is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T131 ELM?
The MOT on T131 ELM is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T131 ELM done?
T131 ELM was recorded at 109,505 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,699 miles a year.
Has T131 ELM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T131 ELM has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T131 ELM 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 T131 ELM find?
T131 ELM passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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