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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

X31 VELMOT history

X31 VEL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

X31 VEL white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
145,650 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X31 VEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X31 VEL was last recorded at 145,650 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 7,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,024 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,626 miles
Average per year
9,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,650 miles
  • 2025 – 138,024 miles
  • 2024 – 132,598 miles
  • 2023 – 126,229 miles
  • 2022 – 122,034 miles
  • 2021 – 115,112 miles
  • 2020 – 95,944 miles
  • 2019 – 87,220 miles
  • 2018 – 80,650 miles
  • 2017 – 75,486 miles
  • 2016 – 66,839 miles
  • 2015 – 50,857 miles
  • 2014 – 34,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,650 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Under trays fitted.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine covers fitted.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,650 miles (+7,626)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    145,650 miles
    Test number
    768140654465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,024 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    138,024 miles
    Test number
    884744009219
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail138,024 miles (+5,426)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,024 miles
    Test number
    794408826406
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass132,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    132,598 miles
    Test number
    606810189124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail132,598 miles (+6,369)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,598 miles
    Test number
    955509285237
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,229 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    126,229 miles
    Test number
    543575662120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail126,226 miles (+4,192)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,226 miles
    Test number
    610218892245
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass122,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    122,034 miles
    Test number
    919093620081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,034 miles (+6,922)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,034 miles
    Test number
    767112233776
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass115,112 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,112 miles
    Test number
    185801254974
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

  11. Fail115,101 miles (+246)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,101 miles
    Test number
    471657700832
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel lines.

  12. Fail114,855 miles (+18,911)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,855 miles
    Test number
    166218959777
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE STARTING TO WEAR LOW
    • AdvisoryRear BRAKE PADS STARTING TO WEAR LOW
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass95,944 miles (+416)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,944 miles
    Test number
    265344778213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail95,528 miles (+8,308)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,528 miles
    Test number
    506014277499
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi and under n/s/r pan (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi and under n/s/r pan (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass87,220 miles (+6,570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,220 miles
    Test number
    737659585465
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  16. Pass80,650 miles (+5,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,650 miles
    Test number
    869305749142
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  17. Pass75,486 miles (+8,647)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,486 miles
    Test number
    717586930330
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall cut but not enough to reach cords.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryEngine management light stays on.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  18. Pass66,839 miles (+15,982)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,839 miles
    Test number
    580004297076
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryTow bar not fitted.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  19. Pass50,857 miles (+15,948)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,857 miles
    Test number
    447091935196
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine managment light staying on
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail34,909 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,909 miles
    Test number
    238564534404
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass34,909 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,909 miles
    Test number
    437724934193
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about X31 VEL

Does X31 VEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X31 VEL is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X31 VEL?
The MOT on X31 VEL is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X31 VEL done?
X31 VEL was recorded at 145,650 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 9,159 miles a year.
Has X31 VEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X31 VEL has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on X31 VEL 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 VEL find?
X31 VEL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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