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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

V31 CAGMOT history

V31 CAG is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 114,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

V31 CAG red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,958 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 CAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 CAG was last recorded at 114,958 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 4,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,493 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,465 miles
Average per year
7,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,958 miles
  • 2024 – 110,493 miles
  • 2023 – 104,357 miles
  • 2022 – 88,112 miles
  • 2020 – 81,214 miles
  • 2019 – 74,103 miles
  • 2018 – 67,232 miles
  • 2017 – 57,483 miles
  • 2016 – 47,158 miles
  • 2015 – 35,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,958 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,958 miles (+4,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,958 miles
    Test number
    906621529824
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass110,493 miles (+6,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,493 miles
    Test number
    270241538451
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass104,357 miles (+8,299)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    104,357 miles
    Test number
    264014089136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,058 miles (+7,946)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    96,058 miles
    Test number
    470434197649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,112 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    88,112 miles
    Test number
    793960087241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Fail88,112 miles (+6,898)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,112 miles
    Test number
    826014462942
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass81,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,214 miles
    Test number
    527686866486
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  8. Fail81,212 miles (+7,109)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,212 miles
    Test number
    218093709528
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  9. Pass74,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,103 miles
    Test number
    457169941978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,103 miles (+6,871)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,103 miles
    Test number
    261142855321
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass67,232 miles (+9,749)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    67,232 miles
    Test number
    379502879079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,483 miles (+10,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,483 miles
    Test number
    178505695392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked on inside wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass47,158 miles (+11,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    47,158 miles
    Test number
    259396491303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
  14. Pass35,907 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    35,907 miles
    Test number
    683705678752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,347 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,347 miles
    Test number
    505123610623
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted

Questions about V31 CAG

Does V31 CAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 CAG is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V31 CAG?
The MOT on V31 CAG is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 CAG done?
V31 CAG was recorded at 114,958 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,794 miles a year.
Has V31 CAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 CAG has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V31 CAG 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 V31 CAG find?
V31 CAG passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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