
Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc
GCH 436MOT history
GCH 436 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 268,578 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 May 2027
- Mileage
- 268,578 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 13,753 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- GCH 436
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 23 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
GCH 436 was last recorded at 268,578 miles on 11 May 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 268,571 miles · 1 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 13,753 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 268,578 miles
- 2025 – 253,713 miles
- 2024 – 235,842 miles
- 2023 – 224,062 miles
- 2022 – 213,683 miles
- 2021 – 203,603 miles
- 2020 – 199,115 miles
- 2019 – 183,556 miles
- 2018 – 168,540 miles
- 2017 – 155,397 miles
- 2016 – 140,566 miles
- 2015 – 123,433 miles
- 2014 – 111,695 miles
- 2013 – 99,633 miles
- 2012 – 83,064 miles
- 2011 – 64,972 miles
- 2010 – 49,949 miles
- 2009 – 32,832 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear rear heat shields loose.Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear Seat belt slightly damaged both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Full MOT history
31 tests since 20 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass268,578 miles (+7)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2027
- Odometer
- 268,578 miles
- Test number
- 810398881767
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear heat shields loose.
Fail268,571 miles (+14,858)1 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 268,571 miles
- Test number
- 961041973679
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper wishbone mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear heat shields loose.
Pass253,713 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2026
- Odometer
- 253,713 miles
- Test number
- 151604035366
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near top wishbone. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near top wishbone. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear heat shields loose.
Fail253,707 miles (+17,865)2 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,707 miles
- Test number
- 106269419079
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- 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 has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near top wishbone. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near top wishbone. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear heat shields loose.
Pass235,842 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2025
- Odometer
- 235,842 miles
- Test number
- 740875816057
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s mirror poor, windscreen slightly damaged, rear brake back plates corroded
Fail235,842 miles (+11,780)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,842 miles
- Test number
- 477840303536
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s mirror poor, windscreen slightly damaged, rear brake back plates corroded
Pass224,062 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 224,062 miles
- Test number
- 231777477056
- 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail224,062 miles (+10,379)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,062 miles
- Test number
- 208987954002
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass213,683 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2023
- Odometer
- 213,683 miles
- Test number
- 105803799398
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension mounts slightly corroded, rear brake back plates corroded, o/s mirror poor, windscreen slihgtly damaged,
Fail213,683 miles (+10,080)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,683 miles
- Test number
- 267969901492
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension mounts slightly corroded, rear brake back plates corroded, o/s mirror poor, windscreen slihgtly damaged,
Pass203,603 miles (+4,488)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 203,603 miles
- Test number
- 187400496218
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns /os front to rear . (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy ns.os (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOff side mirror faded,suspension bushes perished/worn.
Pass199,115 miles (+15,559)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 199,115 miles
- Test number
- 539774765168
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass183,556 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 183,556 miles
- Test number
- 829783163229
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail183,552 miles (+15,012)1 dangerous5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,552 miles
- Test number
- 836192467790
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass168,540 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 168,540 miles
- Test number
- 828915662777
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail168,539 miles (+13,142)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,539 miles
- Test number
- 118678920617
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass155,397 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 155,397 miles
- Test number
- 159795406903
- 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)
Fail155,388 miles (+14,822)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,388 miles
- Test number
- 408146603152
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- 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)
Pass140,566 miles (+17,133)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 140,566 miles
- Test number
- 877359263422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,433 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 123,433 miles
- Test number
- 328280745083
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail123,433 miles (+11,738)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,433 miles
- Test number
- 196067535017
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass111,695 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 111,695 miles
- Test number
- 606021774038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,695 miles (+12,062)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,695 miles
- Test number
- 498730074064
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass99,633 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 99,633 miles
- Test number
- 458234673088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,633 miles (+16,569)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,633 miles
- Test number
- 858942273062
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass83,064 miles (+18,092)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 83,064 miles
- Test number
- 648070782079
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFloors covered/brake pipes etc. covered.
Pass64,972 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 64,972 miles
- Test number
- 209346461067
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail64,972 miles (+15,023)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,972 miles
- Test number
- 265663861021
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,949 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 49,949 miles
- Test number
- 613375770018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,949 miles (+17,117)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,949 miles
- Test number
- 914805970018
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass32,832 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 32,832 miles
- Test number
- 990299679057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about GCH 436
- What vehicle is registration GCH 436 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show GCH 436 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Mar 2006. 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 GCH 436 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GCH 436 is valid until 10 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on GCH 436?
- The MOT on GCH 436 is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has GCH 436 done?
- GCH 436 was recorded at 268,578 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 13,753 miles a year.
- Has GCH 436 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. GCH 436 has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on GCH 436 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 GCH 436 find?
- GCH 436 passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front undertray not fully secure; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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