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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,796 cc

GD 178MOT history

GD 178 is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 64,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

GD 178 grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
64,879 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GD 178
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
6 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GD 178 was last recorded at 64,879 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 1,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,849 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,030 miles
Average per year
2,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,879 miles
  • 2025 – 63,849 miles
  • 2024 – 62,641 miles
  • 2023 – 60,997 miles
  • 2022 – 58,694 miles
  • 2021 – 57,051 miles
  • 2020 – 55,617 miles
  • 2019 – 53,927 miles
  • 2018 – 51,795 miles
  • 2017 – 48,956 miles
  • 2016 – 45,159 miles
  • 2015 – 41,133 miles
  • 2014 – 36,940 miles
  • 2013 – 32,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,879 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,879 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    64,879 miles
    Test number
    994263242564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,849 miles (+1,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    63,849 miles
    Test number
    369439140159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r lamp unit damaged

  3. Pass62,641 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    62,641 miles
    Test number
    441749470619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,631 miles (+1,634)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,631 miles
    Test number
    225479688328
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel pipe burst on test (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,997 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    60,997 miles
    Test number
    687762275019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,694 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    58,694 miles
    Test number
    378206502506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre size different to front 245/40/17

  7. Fail58,694 miles (+1,643)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,694 miles
    Test number
    947669164334
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre size different to front 245/40/17

  8. Pass57,051 miles (+1,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,051 miles
    Test number
    641457441204
    • AdvisoryService overdue

  9. Pass55,617 miles (+1,690)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    55,617 miles
    Test number
    890490737557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres treads cracked 225/45/17

  10. Pass53,927 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,927 miles
    Test number
    255405953264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,795 miles (+2,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,795 miles
    Test number
    176455231987
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs and pads poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear tyres in poor condition and treads cracked 245/40/17

  12. Pass48,956 miles (+3,797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,956 miles
    Test number
    273701844499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass45,159 miles (+4,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,159 miles
    Test number
    208941475925
    • AdvisoryALL BRAKE PADS HALF WORN

  14. Pass41,133 miles (+4,193)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,133 miles
    Test number
    966051665189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,940 miles (+4,045)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,940 miles
    Test number
    799635984109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass32,895 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,895 miles
    Test number
    667265483151
    • NoteAll brake pads half worn
    • NoteFront tyres wearing outer edges

Questions about GD 178

What vehicle is registration GD 178 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GD 178 on a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 6 Jul 2010. 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 GD 178 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GD 178 is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on GD 178?
The MOT on GD 178 is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GD 178 done?
GD 178 was recorded at 64,879 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,451 miles a year.
Has GD 178 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GD 178 has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on GD 178 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 GD 178 find?
GD 178 passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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