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White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,148 cc

L18 GCMMOT history

L18 GCM is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

L18 GCM white Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,005 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 GCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 GCM was last recorded at 129,005 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 2,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,974 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,031 miles
Average per year
5,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,005 miles
  • 2025 – 126,974 miles
  • 2024 – 125,446 miles
  • 2023 – 122,906 miles
  • 2022 – 120,407 miles
  • 2021 – 117,879 miles
  • 2020 – 115,265 miles
  • 2019 – 112,828 miles
  • 2018 – 109,062 miles
  • 2017 – 107,246 miles
  • 2016 – 102,843 miles
  • 2015 – 91,864 miles
  • 2014 – 82,157 miles
  • 2013 – 68,608 miles
  • 2012 – 58,150 miles
  • 2011 – 53,830 miles
  • 2010 – 49,413 miles
  • 2009 – 44,332 miles
  • 2008 – 37,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,005 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,005 miles
    Test number
    777225917313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail129,005 miles (+2,031)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,005 miles
    Test number
    250629710895
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass126,974 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    126,974 miles
    Test number
    840141166825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,446 miles
    Test number
    966961015409
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail125,446 miles (+2,540)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,446 miles
    Test number
    423209262891
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass122,906 miles (+2,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,906 miles
    Test number
    684795254147
    • 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 Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass120,407 miles (+2,528)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,407 miles
    Test number
    595900916323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  8. Pass117,879 miles (+2,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,879 miles
    Test number
    307065876312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  9. Pass115,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,265 miles
    Test number
    519054298067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail115,265 miles (+2,437)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,265 miles
    Test number
    799131909590
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass112,828 miles (+3,766)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,828 miles
    Test number
    162586757939
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass109,062 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,062 miles
    Test number
    523590608408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,965 miles (+1,719)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,965 miles
    Test number
    898904633116
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass107,246 miles (+4,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,246 miles
    Test number
    696245607834
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front tyre inner edges slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner edges slightly worn

  15. Pass102,843 miles (+10,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,843 miles
    Test number
    627442040650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass91,864 miles (+9,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,864 miles
    Test number
    598434455009
    • 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)

  17. Pass82,157 miles (+13,549)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    82,157 miles
    Test number
    488084044004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner edge worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge worn

  18. Pass68,608 miles (+10,458)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,608 miles
    Test number
    157807053042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAirbag light on dash

  19. Pass58,150 miles (+4,320)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,150 miles
    Test number
    399325042090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,830 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,830 miles
    Test number
    397458141022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,413 miles (+5,081)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,413 miles
    Test number
    240118240071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass44,332 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,332 miles
    Test number
    180995459095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,847 miles
    Test number
    834422958014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 GCM

Does L18 GCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 GCM is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 GCM?
The MOT on L18 GCM is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 GCM done?
L18 GCM was recorded at 129,005 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,055 miles a year.
Has L18 GCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 GCM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 GCM 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 L18 GCM find?
L18 GCM passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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