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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 2,295 cc

P153 GPCMOT history

P153 GPC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

P153 GPC silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
126,009 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P153 GPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P153 GPC was last recorded at 126,009 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 770 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,239 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
770 miles
Average per year
3,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,009 miles
  • 2025 – 125,239 miles
  • 2024 – 123,440 miles
  • 2023 – 120,516 miles
  • 2022 – 116,503 miles
  • 2021 – 112,863 miles
  • 2020 – 108,117 miles
  • 2019 – 101,967 miles
  • 2018 – 97,003 miles
  • 2017 – 91,700 miles
  • 2016 – 87,082 miles
  • 2015 – 86,881 miles
  • 2014 – 86,173 miles
  • 2013 – 85,483 miles
  • 2012 – 84,388 miles
  • 2011 – 82,634 miles
  • 2010 – 81,035 miles
  • 2009 – 77,912 miles
  • 2008 – 72,826 miles
  • 2007 – 65,573 miles
  • 2006 – 60,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,009 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryGeneral age related surface corrosion under vehicle + components.
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Light corrosion under at the rear of the vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Diff leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear wheel arches corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,009 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    126,009 miles
    Test number
    536197963601
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related surface corrosion under vehicle + components.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail126,009 miles (+770)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,009 miles
    Test number
    397502045731
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Major leak on exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related surface corrosion under vehicle + components.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass125,239 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,239 miles
    Test number
    922877609589
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion under at the rear of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff leak
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded

  4. Fail125,233 miles (+1,793)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,233 miles
    Test number
    184080960266
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion under at the rear of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff leak
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded

  5. Pass123,440 miles (+2,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,440 miles
    Test number
    685056162139
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass120,516 miles (+4,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,516 miles
    Test number
    496431036859
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass116,503 miles (+3,640)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    116,503 miles
    Test number
    172462874375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,863 miles (+4,746)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,863 miles
    Test number
    845747918562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,117 miles (+6,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,117 miles
    Test number
    816684377406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass101,967 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,967 miles
    Test number
    268893265560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,003 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    97,003 miles
    Test number
    910413010337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,700 miles (+4,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,700 miles
    Test number
    338440875033
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to body where subframe mounts to.
    • AdvisorySmall leak from rear differental

  13. Pass87,082 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,082 miles
    Test number
    819802754697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,881 miles (+708)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,881 miles
    Test number
    802446015530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass86,173 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,173 miles
    Test number
    307733254497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,483 miles (+1,095)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,483 miles
    Test number
    326620163258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff

  17. Pass84,388 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,388 miles
    Test number
    886266252238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,634 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    82,634 miles
    Test number
    849577751241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,035 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    81,035 miles
    Test number
    830080060298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,912 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,912 miles
    Test number
    133256649272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,826 miles (+7,253)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,826 miles
    Test number
    110178948245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,573 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    65,573 miles
    Test number
    334670667240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    60,001 miles
    Test number
    394114656407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P153 GPC

Does P153 GPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P153 GPC is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on P153 GPC?
The MOT on P153 GPC is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P153 GPC done?
P153 GPC was recorded at 126,009 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 3,283 miles a year.
Has P153 GPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P153 GPC has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on P153 GPC 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 P153 GPC find?
P153 GPC passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front.; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front., and 3 more.

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