
Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc
T731 DLRMOT history
T731 DLR is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,000 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 102,000 mi
- At MOT on 26 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,151 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T731 DLR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T731 DLR was last recorded at 102,000 miles on 26 Apr 2025, 2,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 99,963 miles · 15 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,037 miles
- Average per year
- 1,151 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 102,000 miles
- 2024 – 99,963 miles
- 2021 – 99,806 miles
- 2020 – 99,628 miles
- 2019 – 99,318 miles
- 2018 – 98,374 miles
- 2017 – 96,607 miles
- 2016 – 95,355 miles
- 2015 – 94,923 miles
- 2014 – 94,715 miles
- 2013 – 94,498 miles
- 2012 – 94,307 miles
- 2011 – 94,234 miles
- 2010 – 91,523 miles
- 2009 – 89,497 miles
- 2008 – 86,475 miles
- 2007 – 81,547 miles
What the latest MOT found
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 Steering arm deformed but serviceable
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
23 tests since 19 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,000 miles (+2,037)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 102,000 miles
- Test number
- 839737612466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,963 miles (+157)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 99,963 miles
- Test number
- 808477068903
- AdvisoryAll suspension comp sub frames and sills under body undersealed
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass99,806 miles (+178)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 99,806 miles
- Test number
- 262690615599
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass99,628 miles (+310)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 99,628 miles
- Test number
- 196905393498
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,318 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 99,318 miles
- Test number
- 690183872271
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes etc covered in underseal
Fail99,318 miles (+944)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,318 miles
- Test number
- 505274103414
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure new bush (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes etc covered in underseal
Pass98,374 miles (+1,767)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 98,374 miles
- Test number
- 744142951504
- AdvisoryBody sealer to under side
Pass96,607 miles (+1,252)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 96,607 miles
- Test number
- 446938619509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,355 miles (+432)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 95,355 miles
- Test number
- 302021067944
- AdvisoryUnderseal limiting inspection
Pass94,923 miles (+208)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 94,923 miles
- Test number
- 506920115238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,715 miles (+217)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 94,715 miles
- Test number
- 457272214286
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNew underseal to underside
Pass94,498 miles (+191)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 94,498 miles
- Test number
- 315836643405
- NoteGeneral surface rust to underside
Fail94,307 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,307 miles
- Test number
- 689180152246
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass94,307 miles (+73)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 94,307 miles
- Test number
- 966080452255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,234 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,234 miles
- Test number
- 516301141268
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass94,234 miles (+2,711)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 94,234 miles
- Test number
- 697461541289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,523 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 91,523 miles
- Test number
- 213531250282
- 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)
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteFuel hose appears to be bulging under pressure? may be dangerous
Fail91,523 miles (+2,026)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,523 miles
- Test number
- 412939740212
- FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- 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)
- NoteFront discs worn
- NoteFuel hose appears to be bulging under pressure? may be dangerous
Pass89,497 miles (+2)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 89,497 miles
- Test number
- 263280159282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFloor damaged o/s/f
- NoteN/s/r tyre on wear indicators
- NoteO/s/r tyre cracking on tread
Fail89,495 miles (+3,020)7 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,495 miles
- Test number
- 930083949249
- FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureMechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFloor damaged o/s/f
- NoteN/s/r tyre on wear indicators
- NoteO/s/r tyre cracking on tread
Fail86,475 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,475 miles
- Test number
- 223734308279
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass86,475 miles (+4,928)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 86,475 miles
- Test number
- 893754008222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,547 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 81,547 miles
- Test number
- 324570707252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T731 DLR
- Does T731 DLR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T731 DLR expired on 25 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T731 DLR?
- The MOT on T731 DLR expired on 25 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T731 DLR done?
- T731 DLR was recorded at 102,000 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2025, an average of 1,151 miles a year.
- Has T731 DLR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T731 DLR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2019.
- Has the mileage on T731 DLR 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 T731 DLR find?
- T731 DLR passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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