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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 6,208 cc

V31 VUMMOT history

V31 VUM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 66,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2025.

V31 VUM black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2026
Mileage
66,988 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 VUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,208 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 VUM was last recorded at 66,988 miles on 12 Jul 2025, 792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Mar 2016: 31,126 miles, lower than 31,134 miles on 3 Mar 2016.

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
66,196 miles · 29 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
792 miles
Average per year
4,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,988 miles
  • 2024 – 66,196 miles
  • 2023 – 65,803 miles
  • 2022 – 65,124 miles
  • 2021 – 58,286 miles
  • 2020 – 57,298 miles
  • 2019 – 48,925 miles
  • 2018 – 43,302 miles
  • 2017 – 36,387 miles
  • 2016 – 31,126 miles
  • 2015 – 25,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,988 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,988 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    66,988 miles
    Test number
    175348274942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,196 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    66,196 miles
    Test number
    671829311907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,803 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    65,803 miles
    Test number
    166781209060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,800 miles (+676)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,800 miles
    Test number
    533241860471
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass65,124 miles (+6,838)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,124 miles
    Test number
    411479589701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,286 miles (+988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    58,286 miles
    Test number
    288705761730
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively osf/nsf (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads low
  7. Pass57,298 miles (+8,373)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    57,298 miles
    Test number
    910027142680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,925 miles (+5,623)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,925 miles
    Test number
    732952186140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,302 miles
    Test number
    224192460165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,302 miles (+6,915)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,302 miles
    Test number
    306692575401
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  11. Pass36,387 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,387 miles
    Test number
    810306092973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,126 miles (-8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,126 miles
    Test number
    837440060318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,134 miles (+5,690)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,134 miles
    Test number
    106423178369
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass25,444 miles (+296)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,444 miles
    Test number
    477827475096
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHandbrake efficiency low
  15. Fail25,148 miles1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,148 miles
    Test number
    596387055026
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about V31 VUM

Does V31 VUM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V31 VUM expired on 11 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V31 VUM?
The MOT on V31 VUM expired on 11 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V31 VUM done?
V31 VUM was recorded at 66,988 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2025, an average of 4,033 miles a year.
Has V31 VUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 VUM has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on V31 VUM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V31 VUM find?
V31 VUM passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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