Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc

V31 RAKMOT history

V31 RAK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 139,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

V31 RAK black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,339 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,144 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V31 RAK in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V31 RAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 RAK was last recorded at 139,339 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 9,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2021: 12,713 miles, lower than 69,929 miles on 17 Jul 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
129,535 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,804 miles
Average per year
11,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,339 miles
  • 2025 – 129,535 miles
  • 2024 – 118,829 miles
  • 2023 – 112,543 miles
  • 2022 – 93,378 miles
  • 2021 – 12,713 miles
  • 2020 – 69,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,339 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 17 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,339 miles (+9,804)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,339 miles
    Test number
    546879334133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,535 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,535 miles
    Test number
    744823896867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,327 miles (+10,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,327 miles
    Test number
    934121847724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass118,829 miles (+6,286)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    118,829 miles
    Test number
    505728801965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,543 miles (+49)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,543 miles
    Test number
    885523247271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail112,494 miles (+19,116)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,494 miles
    Test number
    612342603014
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35Y19XL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35Y19XL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged INNER AND OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass93,378 miles (+80,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,378 miles
    Test number
    231935847990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  8. Pass12,713 miles (-57,216)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    12,713 miles
    Test number
    394512431091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,929 miles
    Test number
    449904641186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 RAK

Does V31 RAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 RAK is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 RAK?
The MOT on V31 RAK is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 RAK done?
V31 RAK was recorded at 139,339 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 11,144 miles a year.
Has V31 RAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 RAK has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on V31 RAK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V31 RAK find?
V31 RAK passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all V31R registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.