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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc

S23 GAHMOT history

S23 GAH is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 19 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 168,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

S23 GAH silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
168,172 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 GAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 GAH was last recorded at 168,172 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 5,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,601 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5,571 miles
Average per year
8,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,172 miles
  • 2025 – 162,601 miles
  • 2024 – 154,526 miles
  • 2023 – 146,145 miles
  • 2022 – 141,130 miles
  • 2021 – 134,864 miles
  • 2020 – 129,833 miles
  • 2019 – 124,397 miles
  • 2018 – 117,064 miles
  • 2017 – 111,207 miles
  • 2016 – 101,177 miles
  • 2015 – 91,117 miles
  • 2014 – 81,784 miles
  • 2013 – 64,568 miles
  • 2012 – 56,483 miles
  • 2011 – 45,709 miles
  • 2010 – 34,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,172 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamps cloudy

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch / chassis corroded , both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall and tread wearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,172 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    168,172 miles
    Test number
    621294969037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps cloudy

  2. Fail168,170 miles (+5,569)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,170 miles
    Test number
    417680221698
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps cloudy

  3. Pass162,601 miles (+8,075)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    162,601 miles
    Test number
    271877053277
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Lenses misted . (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass154,526 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    154,526 miles
    Test number
    738875881087
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch / chassis corroded , both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall and tread wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail154,524 miles (+8,379)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,524 miles
    Test number
    460920251096
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch / chassis corroded , both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall and tread wearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass146,145 miles (+5,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    146,145 miles
    Test number
    876295066010
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges and sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in screen

  7. Pass141,130 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,130 miles
    Test number
    817125586045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail140,972 miles (+6,108)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,972 miles
    Test number
    193476772338
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass134,864 miles (+5,031)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    134,864 miles
    Test number
    905160093269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,833 miles (+5,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,833 miles
    Test number
    943403998195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass124,397 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,397 miles
    Test number
    299166187045
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes at hose connection corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail124,397 miles (+7,333)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,397 miles
    Test number
    903524086212
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn torque arm ball joint worn/knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes at hose connection corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass117,064 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,064 miles
    Test number
    927632244841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail117,064 miles (+5,857)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,064 miles
    Test number
    175413827563
    • Repaired at testFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted number plate backing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass111,207 miles (+10,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    111,207 miles
    Test number
    139719179214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass101,177 miles (+10,060)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    101,177 miles
    Test number
    508265985514
    • AdvisoryFuel smell under bonnet
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass91,117 miles (+9,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    91,117 miles
    Test number
    651209935303
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass81,784 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    81,784 miles
    Test number
    545254144341
    • NoteSmall cut in o/s/r sidewall

  19. Fail81,784 miles (+8,356)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,784 miles
    Test number
    166354244357
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSmall cut in o/s/r sidewall

  20. Pass73,428 miles (+8,860)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,428 miles
    Test number
    197102824064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,568 miles (+8,085)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,568 miles
    Test number
    626640633002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,483 miles (+10,774)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,483 miles
    Test number
    685837722000
    • NoteOffside front tyre is low on edges
    • NoteSmall cuts on inside of offside front tyre

  23. Pass45,709 miles (+11,683)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,709 miles
    Test number
    629982831031
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded.

  24. Pass34,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,026 miles
    Test number
    244507000002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 GAH

Does S23 GAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 GAH is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 GAH?
The MOT on S23 GAH is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 GAH done?
S23 GAH was recorded at 168,172 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 8,036 miles a year.
Has S23 GAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 GAH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 GAH 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 S23 GAH find?
S23 GAH passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 3 more.

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