Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,685 cc
GCW 725MOT history
GCW 725 is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 143,696 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 143,696 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,498 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- GCW 725
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
GCW 725 was last recorded at 143,696 miles on 24 Jan 2025, 2,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 141,489 miles · 23 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,207 miles
- Average per year
- 5,498 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 143,696 miles
- 2024 – 141,489 miles
- 2023 – 134,607 miles
- 2022 – 122,357 miles
- 2021 – 111,381 miles
- 2020 – 91,896 miles
- 2019 – 81,797 miles
- 2018 – 75,714 miles
- 2017 – 67,776 miles
- 2016 – 66,732 miles
- 2015 – 64,758 miles
- 2014 – 61,606 miles
- 2013 – 59,016 miles
- 2012 – 56,519 miles
- 2011 – 54,615 miles
- 2010 – 52,399 miles
- 2009 – 50,326 miles
- 2008 – 47,918 miles
- 2007 – 44,732 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,696 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBody not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBody has damage all round
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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 24 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,696 miles (+2,207)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 143,696 miles
- Test number
- 743587292065
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBody not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBody has damage all round
Fail141,489 miles (+6,882)1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,489 miles
- Test number
- 214269566474
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass134,607 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 134,607 miles
- Test number
- 423082064287
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central to back box connection (6.1.2 (a))
Fail134,607 miles (+12,250)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,607 miles
- Test number
- 351491593015
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central to back box connection (6.1.2 (a))
Pass122,357 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 122,357 miles
- Test number
- 797855790096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,357 miles (+10,976)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,357 miles
- Test number
- 673170767439
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Driver view (3.5 (a))
Pass111,381 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 111,381 miles
- Test number
- 244857922582
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail111,381 miles (+19,485)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,381 miles
- Test number
- 860786830073
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass91,896 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 91,896 miles
- Test number
- 959453855045
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front ,lower rear arm,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCreaking in o/s rear suspension no play at time of test
- AdvisoryParking brake performance just met
Fail91,895 miles (+10,098)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,895 miles
- Test number
- 337130488489
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front ,lower rear arm,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCreaking in o/s rear suspension no play at time of test
- AdvisoryParking brake performance just met
Pass81,797 miles (+6,083)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 81,797 miles
- Test number
- 656313317720
- AdvisorySlight play in front joints
Pass75,714 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 75,714 miles
- Test number
- 788313333652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,714 miles (+7,938)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,714 miles
- Test number
- 449836902339
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass67,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 67,776 miles
- Test number
- 814736418275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,776 miles (+1,044)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,776 miles
- Test number
- 264174156505
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass66,732 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 66,732 miles
- Test number
- 244242286970
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp splitting
- AdvisoryDrivers mirror glass deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail66,732 miles (+1,974)3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,732 miles
- Test number
- 177099769742
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp splitting
- AdvisoryDrivers mirror glass deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass64,758 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 64,758 miles
- Test number
- 735581425060
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail64,757 miles (+3,151)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,757 miles
- Test number
- 358960325081
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass61,606 miles (+2,590)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 61,606 miles
- Test number
- 226927624088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,016 miles (+2,497)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 59,016 miles
- Test number
- 667357803041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,519 miles (+1,904)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 56,519 miles
- Test number
- 535935602055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,615 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 54,615 miles
- Test number
- 977529611078
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail54,615 miles (+2,216)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,615 miles
- Test number
- 596003611007
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass52,399 miles (+2,073)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 52,399 miles
- Test number
- 154749910400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,326 miles (+2,408)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 50,326 miles
- Test number
- 214063019091
- 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)
Pass47,918 miles (+3,186)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 47,918 miles
- Test number
- 123143028015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,732 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 44,732 miles
- Test number
- 452594227082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about GCW 725
- What vehicle is registration GCW 725 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show GCW 725 on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jan 2003. 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 GCW 725 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on GCW 725 expired on 23 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on GCW 725?
- The MOT on GCW 725 expired on 23 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has GCW 725 done?
- GCW 725 was recorded at 143,696 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2025, an average of 5,498 miles a year.
- Has GCW 725 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. GCW 725 has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on GCW 725 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 GCW 725 find?
- GCW 725 passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.
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