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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

TL 31MOT history

TL 31 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
67,219 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TL 31
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TL 31 was last recorded at 67,219 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,998 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
221 miles
Average per year
2,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,219 miles
  • 2025 – 66,998 miles
  • 2024 – 66,912 miles
  • 2023 – 65,411 miles
  • 2022 – 63,964 miles
  • 2021 – 62,194 miles
  • 2020 – 61,613 miles
  • 2019 – 58,948 miles
  • 2018 – 57,873 miles
  • 2017 – 56,503 miles
  • 2016 – 56,320 miles
  • 2015 – 55,515 miles
  • 2014 – 54,765 miles
  • 2013 – 53,648 miles
  • 2012 – 51,987 miles
  • 2011 – 49,532 miles
  • 2010 – 44,697 miles
  • 2009 – 34,465 miles
  • 2008 – 28,779 miles
  • 2006 – 20,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,219 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,219 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    67,219 miles
    Test number
    732751352780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,998 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    66,998 miles
    Test number
    241883322197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass66,912 miles (+1,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    66,912 miles
    Test number
    836305058402
    • 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))
  4. Pass65,411 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,411 miles
    Test number
    493187732123
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail65,411 miles (+1,447)1 dangerous2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,411 miles
    Test number
    839430405998
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and nearly bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass63,964 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    63,964 miles
    Test number
    898473341894
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail63,964 miles (+1,770)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,964 miles
    Test number
    268177765603
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass62,194 miles (+581)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    62,194 miles
    Test number
    899022916459
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass61,613 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    61,613 miles
    Test number
    273590581635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,948 miles (+1,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    58,948 miles
    Test number
    639535136694
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass57,873 miles (+1,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,873 miles
    Test number
    632339751661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
  12. Pass56,503 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,503 miles
    Test number
    840521367990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,320 miles
    Test number
    286394641982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,320 miles (+805)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,320 miles
    Test number
    977273774816
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass55,515 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,515 miles
    Test number
    256397795056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,765 miles (+1,117)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,765 miles
    Test number
    988244294039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,648 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,648 miles
    Test number
    519771103163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,987 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,987 miles
    Test number
    115274602176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,532 miles (+4,835)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,532 miles
    Test number
    189268771276
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge
  20. Pass44,697 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,697 miles
    Test number
    542860180266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,026 miles (+7,561)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,026 miles
    Test number
    851545370019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,465 miles (+5,686)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,465 miles
    Test number
    491232979017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,779 miles (+8,580)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,779 miles
    Test number
    993264178047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,199 miles (+10,993)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    20,199 miles
    Test number
    370952646387
    • 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)
    • NoteOff side front tyre has a large cut in outer sidewall that does not reach the inner cords.
  25. Pass9,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    9,206 miles
    Test number
    350299956165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TL 31

What vehicle is registration TL 31 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TL 31 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Mar 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TL 31 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TL 31 is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on TL 31?
The MOT on TL 31 is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TL 31 done?
TL 31 was recorded at 67,219 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 2,934 miles a year.
Has TL 31 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TL 31 has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on TL 31 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 TL 31 find?
TL 31 passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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