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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

GCB 517MOT history

GCB 517 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 91,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

GCB 517 black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
91,557 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GCB 517
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GCB 517 was last recorded at 91,557 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 2,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,826 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,731 miles
Average per year
6,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,557 miles
  • 2025 – 88,826 miles
  • 2024 – 83,870 miles
  • 2023 – 78,813 miles
  • 2022 – 73,254 miles
  • 2021 – 70,122 miles
  • 2020 – 62,664 miles
  • 2019 – 55,527 miles
  • 2015 – 24,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,557 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,557 miles (+2,731)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    91,557 miles
    Test number
    887767226247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,826 miles (+4,956)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,826 miles
    Test number
    317754743227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,870 miles (+5,057)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    83,870 miles
    Test number
    260545775809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,813 miles (+5,559)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    78,813 miles
    Test number
    450690852407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,254 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    73,254 miles
    Test number
    205855142819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,122 miles (+7,458)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    70,122 miles
    Test number
    609871505715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,664 miles (+7,137)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,664 miles
    Test number
    602448108111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    55,527 miles
    Test number
    855968904378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,527 miles1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,527 miles
    Test number
    127921047809
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass73,282 km (+15,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,282 km
    Test number
    630081301701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is starting to wear on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge
  11. Pass57,616 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,616 km
    Test number
    490977832719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall and is starting to wear on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have sidewall damage
  12. Pass24,518 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    24,518 miles
    Test number
    156462770152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Questions about GCB 517

What vehicle is registration GCB 517 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GCB 517 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Nov 2012. 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 GCB 517 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GCB 517 is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on GCB 517?
The MOT on GCB 517 is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GCB 517 done?
GCB 517 was recorded at 91,557 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 6,466 miles a year.
Has GCB 517 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GCB 517 has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on GCB 517 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 GCB 517 find?
GCB 517 passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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