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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2018 · 1,950 cc

V31 DRAMOT history

V31 DRA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 86,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

V31 DRA black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,069 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 DRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,950 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
30 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 DRA was last recorded at 86,069 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,884 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
185 miles
Average per year
11,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,069 miles
  • 2025 – 74,499 miles
  • 2024 – 57,175 miles
  • 2023 – 38,262 miles
  • 2022 – 33,032 miles
  • 2021 – 25,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,069 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 10 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,069 miles (+185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,069 miles
    Test number
    856113003845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail85,884 miles (+11,385)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,884 miles
    Test number
    287980734354
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured multiple cracks (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured multiple cracks (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on but not indicating a malfunction
  3. Pass74,499 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,499 miles
    Test number
    715170509236
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Fail74,473 miles (+17,298)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,473 miles
    Test number
    441482080061
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass57,175 miles (+18,913)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    57,175 miles
    Test number
    993266802511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,262 miles (+5,230)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    38,262 miles
    Test number
    874486105746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,032 miles (+7,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    33,032 miles
    Test number
    476447984463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass25,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    25,724 miles
    Test number
    647554442069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 DRA

Does V31 DRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 DRA is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 DRA?
The MOT on V31 DRA is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 DRA done?
V31 DRA was recorded at 86,069 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 11,534 miles a year.
Has V31 DRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 DRA has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V31 DRA 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 DRA find?
V31 DRA passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link.

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