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Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc

C5 GGLMOT history

C5 GGL is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 8 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 56,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

C5 GGL grey Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
56,433 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 GGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
8 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 GGL was last recorded at 56,433 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 5,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,133 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,300 miles
Average per year
2,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,433 miles
  • 2025 – 51,133 miles
  • 2024 – 50,232 miles
  • 2023 – 49,292 miles
  • 2022 – 48,599 miles
  • 2021 – 48,145 miles
  • 2020 – 47,717 miles
  • 2019 – 46,734 miles
  • 2018 – 43,464 miles
  • 2017 – 41,067 miles
  • 2016 – 37,433 miles
  • 2015 – 31,739 miles
  • 2014 – 26,561 miles
  • 2013 – 20,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,433 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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,433 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    56,433 miles
    Test number
    424169026668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,133 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    51,133 miles
    Test number
    240736691693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    50,232 miles
    Test number
    797525231010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail50,232 miles (+940)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,232 miles
    Test number
    415632750191
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass49,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    49,292 miles
    Test number
    974112819031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail49,292 miles (+693)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,292 miles
    Test number
    295526796546
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass48,599 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,599 miles
    Test number
    530010817764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,145 miles (+428)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,145 miles
    Test number
    964282333895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass47,717 miles (+983)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,717 miles
    Test number
    596168655926
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass46,734 miles (+3,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,734 miles
    Test number
    358403768486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass43,464 miles (+2,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,464 miles
    Test number
    307698306873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  12. Pass41,067 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,067 miles
    Test number
    185502541720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,433 miles (+64)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,433 miles
    Test number
    533679893229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Fail37,369 miles (+5,630)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,369 miles
    Test number
    184141562172
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass31,739 miles (+5,178)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,739 miles
    Test number
    926204825217
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteTyres outer sidewalls all some curbing damadge
  16. Pass26,561 miles (+6,433)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,561 miles
    Test number
    245273524208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    20,128 miles
    Test number
    726179633219
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about C5 GGL

Does C5 GGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 GGL is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 GGL?
The MOT on C5 GGL is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 GGL done?
C5 GGL was recorded at 56,433 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 2,789 miles a year.
Has C5 GGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 GGL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 GGL 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 C5 GGL find?
C5 GGL passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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