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Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 3,724 cc

S23 GCSMOT history

S23 GCS is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 3 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 145,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

S23 GCS silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
145,485 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 GCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
3 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 GCS was last recorded at 145,485 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,483 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,485 miles
  • 2024 – 142,311 miles
  • 2023 – 142,162 miles
  • 2022 – 141,668 miles
  • 2021 – 135,191 miles
  • 2020 – 130,382 miles
  • 2019 – 122,379 miles
  • 2018 – 113,170 miles
  • 2016 – 105,438 miles
  • 2015 – 96,887 miles
  • 2014 – 86,303 miles
  • 2013 – 64,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,485 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front daytime lights not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,485 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    145,485 miles
    Test number
    987579983566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail145,483 miles (+3,172)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,483 miles
    Test number
    381712237884
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,311 miles (+149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    142,311 miles
    Test number
    803146856429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,162 miles (+494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    142,162 miles
    Test number
    379669457088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass141,668 miles (+6,477)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    141,668 miles
    Test number
    743974006743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,191 miles
    Test number
    369984898376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,191 miles (+4,809)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,191 miles
    Test number
    262342005642
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,382 miles (+8,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,382 miles
    Test number
    863200317019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    122,379 miles
    Test number
    458680931237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,379 miles (+9,209)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,379 miles
    Test number
    161797699043
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass113,170 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    113,170 miles
    Test number
    664982616707
    • AdvisoryDAYTIME LIGHTS NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryFront Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail113,170 miles (+4)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,170 miles
    Test number
    415522523078
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront daytime lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail113,166 miles (+7)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,166 miles
    Test number
    353330928424
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront daytime lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail113,159 miles (+7,721)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,159 miles
    Test number
    748171397654
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass105,438 miles (+8,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    105,438 miles
    Test number
    731735297114
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass96,887 miles (+10,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,887 miles
    Test number
    379979845425
    • 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. Pass86,303 miles (+5,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    86,303 miles
    Test number
    397392484441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass80,530 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,530 miles
    Test number
    579287094001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass80,513 miles (+16,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,513 miles
    Test number
    626499254085
    • 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)

  20. Pass64,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,228 miles
    Test number
    418400253067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 GCS

Does S23 GCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 GCS expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 GCS?
The MOT on S23 GCS expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 GCS done?
S23 GCS was recorded at 145,485 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 6,465 miles a year.
Has S23 GCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 GCS has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 GCS 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 GCS find?
S23 GCS passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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