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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

GCT 496MOT history

GCT 496 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 167,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

GCT 496 black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
167,446 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GCT 496
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GCT 496 was last recorded at 167,446 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 6,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,186 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,260 miles
Average per year
10,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,446 miles
  • 2025 – 161,186 miles
  • 2024 – 154,806 miles
  • 2023 – 147,696 miles
  • 2022 – 137,499 miles
  • 2021 – 124,069 miles
  • 2020 – 111,020 miles
  • 2019 – 103,291 miles
  • 2018 – 94,639 miles
  • 2017 – 86,092 miles
  • 2016 – 73,015 miles
  • 2015 – 59,625 miles
  • 2013 – 38,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,446 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre screen small chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,446 miles (+6,260)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    167,446 miles
    Test number
    768584030043
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre screen small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,186 miles (+6,380)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    161,186 miles
    Test number
    517022200289
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre screen small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,806 miles (+7,110)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    154,806 miles
    Test number
    602298338704
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass147,696 miles (+10,197)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    147,696 miles
    Test number
    380613840636
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass137,499 miles (+13,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    137,499 miles
    Test number
    985542552751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass124,069 miles (+13,049)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    124,069 miles
    Test number
    617923192473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,020 miles (+7,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    111,020 miles
    Test number
    822120467716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,291 miles (+8,652)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    103,291 miles
    Test number
    303663686919
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

  9. Pass94,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,639 miles
    Test number
    127603007886
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

  10. Fail94,639 miles (+8,547)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,639 miles
    Test number
    818098612281
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

  11. Pass86,092 miles (+13,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,092 miles
    Test number
    199724049502
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

  12. Pass73,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,015 miles
    Test number
    430356557880
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

  13. Fail73,015 miles (+13,390)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,015 miles
    Test number
    249026816844
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

  14. Fail59,625 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,625 miles
    Test number
    257235785400
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass59,625 miles (+20,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,625 miles
    Test number
    526105785188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass38,649 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,649 miles
    Test number
    469834853312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about GCT 496

What vehicle is registration GCT 496 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GCT 496 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Feb 2011. 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 GCT 496 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GCT 496 is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on GCT 496?
The MOT on GCT 496 is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GCT 496 done?
GCT 496 was recorded at 167,446 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 10,267 miles a year.
Has GCT 496 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GCT 496 has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on GCT 496 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 GCT 496 find?
GCT 496 passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre screen small chip.

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