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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,148 cc

X31 MAEMOT history

X31 MAE is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 205,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

X31 MAE grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
205,975 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X31 MAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X31 MAE was last recorded at 205,975 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,479 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
496 miles
Average per year
8,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,975 miles
  • 2025 – 201,443 miles
  • 2024 – 193,350 miles
  • 2023 – 180,994 miles
  • 2022 – 172,560 miles
  • 2021 – 166,080 miles
  • 2020 – 161,714 miles
  • 2019 – 154,086 miles
  • 2018 – 140,401 miles
  • 2017 – 129,993 miles
  • 2016 – 118,501 miles
  • 2014 – 104,529 miles
  • 2013 – 94,355 miles
  • 2012 – 84,723 miles
  • 2011 – 74,770 miles
  • 2010 – 72,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,975 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,975 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    205,975 miles
    Test number
    302560591113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail205,975 miles (+496)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,975 miles
    Test number
    413604847656
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative seat switch (7.1.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail205,479 miles (+4,036)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,479 miles
    Test number
    322042880939
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush knocking (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass201,443 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    201,443 miles
    Test number
    929881026458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail201,439 miles (+8,089)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,439 miles
    Test number
    722947670637
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass193,350 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    193,350 miles
    Test number
    734383087364
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch stiff.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail193,347 miles (+12,353)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,347 miles
    Test number
    621643610034
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch stiff.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass180,994 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    180,994 miles
    Test number
    429547923676
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen n/s

  9. Fail180,990 miles (+4)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,990 miles
    Test number
    863256184836
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen n/s

  10. Fail180,986 miles (+8,426)2 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,986 miles
    Test number
    655502359927
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass172,560 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    172,560 miles
    Test number
    668325933148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill to floor has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door has slight damage

  12. Fail172,552 miles (+6,472)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,552 miles
    Test number
    551327124103
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear secondry light out

  13. Pass166,080 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    166,080 miles
    Test number
    891333444513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exh heat shield loose

  14. Fail166,078 miles (+4,364)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,078 miles
    Test number
    467512639104
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing one on all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exh heat shield loose

  15. Pass161,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    161,714 miles
    Test number
    258957900986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen n/s

  16. Fail161,711 miles (+7,625)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,711 miles
    Test number
    712981935825
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen n/s

  17. Pass154,086 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    154,086 miles
    Test number
    985062674786
    • AdvisoryTpms light stays on.

  18. Fail154,078 miles (+13,677)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,078 miles
    Test number
    419727641807
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTpms light stays on.

  19. Pass140,401 miles (+10,408)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    140,401 miles
    Test number
    534486747985
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  20. Pass129,993 miles (+11,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    129,993 miles
    Test number
    724770263312
    • AdvisoryFront NEAR AND OFFSIDE tyres bald on the inner shoulders
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin lower on the offside rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking block missing

  21. Pass118,501 miles (+13,972)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,501 miles
    Test number
    703961742014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass104,529 miles (+10,174)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    104,529 miles
    Test number
    929045854275
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass94,355 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,355 miles
    Test number
    258014563262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail94,350 miles (+9,627)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,350 miles
    Test number
    195553663209
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass84,723 miles (+9,953)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,723 miles
    Test number
    106464552212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,770 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,770 miles
    Test number
    638873161267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass72,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,756 miles
    Test number
    380235600364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X31 MAE

Does X31 MAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X31 MAE is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X31 MAE?
The MOT on X31 MAE is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X31 MAE done?
X31 MAE was recorded at 205,975 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 8,335 miles a year.
Has X31 MAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X31 MAE has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X31 MAE 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 X31 MAE find?
X31 MAE passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides.

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