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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

T31 TCAMOT history

T31 TCA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 23 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
173,551 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 TCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 TCA was last recorded at 173,551 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 2,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,182 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,369 miles
Average per year
7,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,551 miles
  • 2024 – 171,182 miles
  • 2023 – 169,496 miles
  • 2022 – 166,937 miles
  • 2021 – 164,009 miles
  • 2020 – 161,424 miles
  • 2019 – 160,165 miles
  • 2018 – 155,530 miles
  • 2017 – 150,010 miles
  • 2016 – 144,645 miles
  • 2015 – 134,067 miles
  • 2014 – 117,540 miles
  • 2013 – 113,079 miles
  • 2012 – 97,597 miles
  • 2011 – 78,834 miles
  • 2010 – 62,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,551 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,551 miles (+2,369)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    173,551 miles
    Test number
    460672145368
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass171,182 miles (+1,686)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    171,182 miles
    Test number
    974818556704
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,496 miles (+2,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    169,496 miles
    Test number
    152973649891
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass166,937 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    166,937 miles
    Test number
    453943939614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail166,937 miles (+2,928)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,937 miles
    Test number
    647559141910
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass164,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    164,009 miles
    Test number
    108476238364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail164,009 miles (+2,585)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,009 miles
    Test number
    371093969764
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  8. Pass161,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    161,424 miles
    Test number
    589233965279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail161,424 miles (+1,259)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,424 miles
    Test number
    651649767096
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass160,165 miles (+4,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    160,165 miles
    Test number
    250511171108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass155,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    155,530 miles
    Test number
    821808602678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail155,530 miles (+5,520)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,530 miles
    Test number
    473602412692
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass150,010 miles (+5,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    150,010 miles
    Test number
    656844320679
    • 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)

  14. Pass144,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    144,645 miles
    Test number
    852399383222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail144,645 miles (+10,578)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,645 miles
    Test number
    618271395828
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass134,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    134,067 miles
    Test number
    640763502380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail134,067 miles (+9,991)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,067 miles
    Test number
    753866445996
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass124,076 miles (+6,536)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    124,076 miles
    Test number
    398132415013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,540 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    117,540 miles
    Test number
    755217854079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass113,079 miles (+15,482)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    113,079 miles
    Test number
    796707753089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass97,597 miles (+18,763)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    97,597 miles
    Test number
    967713732045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,834 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,834 miles
    Test number
    346150371088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail78,821 miles (+16,647)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,821 miles
    Test number
    179169261004
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  24. Pass62,174 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,174 miles
    Test number
    953701280041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Fail62,101 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,101 miles
    Test number
    601128270025
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about T31 TCA

Does T31 TCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 TCA is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T31 TCA?
The MOT on T31 TCA is valid until 4 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 TCA done?
T31 TCA was recorded at 173,551 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 7,103 miles a year.
Has T31 TCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 TCA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T31 TCA 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 TCA find?
T31 TCA passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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