Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,987 cc
T31 COWMOT history
T31 COW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,649 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 126,649 mi
- At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,143 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T31 COW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 23 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T31 COW was last recorded at 126,649 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,631 miles · 9 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 6,143 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 126,649 miles
- 2024 – 117,589 miles
- 2023 – 111,571 miles
- 2022 – 104,283 miles
- 2021 – 94,239 miles
- 2020 – 89,847 miles
- 2019 – 84,903 miles
- 2018 – 74,350 miles
- 2017 – 58,355 miles
- 2016 – 51,139 miles
- 2015 – 49,788 miles
- 2014 – 47,586 miles
- 2013 – 44,059 miles
- 2012 – 40,236 miles
- 2011 – 37,014 miles
- 2010 – 32,886 miles
- 2008 – 21,389 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,649 miles
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,649 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 126,649 miles
- Test number
- 772331339983
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,631 miles (+9,042)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,631 miles
- Test number
- 652216831280
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass117,589 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 117,589 miles
- Test number
- 116997331613
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail117,589 miles (+6,018)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,589 miles
- Test number
- 548714254215
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,571 miles (+7,288)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 111,571 miles
- Test number
- 479795724170
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass104,283 miles (+10,044)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 104,283 miles
- Test number
- 660963506504
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass94,239 miles (+4,392)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 94,239 miles
- Test number
- 962713239185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,847 miles (+4,944)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 89,847 miles
- Test number
- 448838974621
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass84,903 miles (+10,553)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 84,903 miles
- Test number
- 233715302479
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass74,350 miles (+15,995)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 74,350 miles
- Test number
- 353107877470
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass58,355 miles (+7,216)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 58,355 miles
- Test number
- 117035476259
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,139 miles (+1,351)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 51,139 miles
- Test number
- 721657791991
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,788 miles (+2,202)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 49,788 miles
- Test number
- 982773374688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,586 miles (+3,527)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 47,586 miles
- Test number
- 517928264257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,059 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 44,059 miles
- Test number
- 285377563244
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail44,059 miles (+3,823)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,059 miles
- Test number
- 547667663253
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,236 miles (+3,222)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 40,236 miles
- Test number
- 997809862202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,014 miles (+4,128)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 37,014 miles
- Test number
- 976386871261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,886 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 32,886 miles
- Test number
- 443481980210
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 311215379493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,389 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 21,389 miles
- Test number
- 292446598287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T31 COW
- Does T31 COW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 COW is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T31 COW?
- The MOT on T31 COW is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T31 COW done?
- T31 COW was recorded at 126,649 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 6,143 miles a year.
- Has T31 COW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T31 COW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on T31 COW 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 T31 COW find?
- T31 COW passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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