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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

GC 485MOT history

GC 485 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

GC 485 silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,010 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GC 485
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GC 485 was last recorded at 96,010 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,007 miles · 6 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,010 miles
  • 2025 – 92,802 miles
  • 2024 – 89,565 miles
  • 2023 – 85,918 miles
  • 2022 – 81,475 miles
  • 2021 – 77,326 miles
  • 2020 – 74,565 miles
  • 2019 – 69,518 miles
  • 2018 – 63,944 miles
  • 2017 – 58,195 miles
  • 2016 – 49,034 miles
  • 2015 – 41,371 miles
  • 2014 – 34,943 miles
  • 2013 – 27,518 miles
  • 2012 – 21,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,010 miles
  • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,010 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,010 miles
    Test number
    235238130342
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,007 miles (+3,205)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,007 miles
    Test number
    134278197642
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorLower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,802 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    92,802 miles
    Test number
    587147192167
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail92,802 miles (+3,237)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,802 miles
    Test number
    343695261751
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,565 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    89,565 miles
    Test number
    694362064851
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail89,563 miles (+3,645)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,563 miles
    Test number
    313130441150
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass85,918 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,918 miles
    Test number
    833063629440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail85,914 miles (+4,439)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,914 miles
    Test number
    587119066456
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,475 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,475 miles
    Test number
    216440317778
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail81,473 miles (+4,147)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,473 miles
    Test number
    923274285325
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass77,326 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    77,326 miles
    Test number
    698358165432
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail77,324 miles (+2,759)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,324 miles
    Test number
    707462278289
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear at (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass74,565 miles (+5,047)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    74,565 miles
    Test number
    878766742937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,518 miles (+5,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,518 miles
    Test number
    468911387557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass63,944 miles (+5,749)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,944 miles
    Test number
    255907994921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Toe Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Toe Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass58,195 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,195 miles
    Test number
    576212360091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail58,194 miles (+9,160)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,194 miles
    Test number
    315360875253
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass49,034 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,034 miles
    Test number
    347577053908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring underside components

  19. Fail49,022 miles (+7,651)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,022 miles
    Test number
    811592412577
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring underside components

  20. Pass41,371 miles (+6,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,371 miles
    Test number
    586689885128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass34,943 miles (+7,425)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,943 miles
    Test number
    868558394138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass27,518 miles (+6,022)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,518 miles
    Test number
    888758593144
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass21,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,496 miles
    Test number
    457680502236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GC 485

What vehicle is registration GC 485 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GC 485 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Jul 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does GC 485 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GC 485 is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on GC 485?
The MOT on GC 485 is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GC 485 done?
GC 485 was recorded at 96,010 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 5,334 miles a year.
Has GC 485 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GC 485 has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on GC 485 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 GC 485 find?
GC 485 passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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