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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

S26 GCGMOT history

S26 GCG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

S26 GCG silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,685 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 GCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 GCG was last recorded at 93,685 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2023: 64,519 miles, lower than 69,256 miles on 29 Mar 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,660 miles · 4 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
4,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,685 miles
  • 2025 – 82,181 miles
  • 2024 – 71,439 miles
  • 2023 – 64,519 miles
  • 2022 – 69,256 miles
  • 2021 – 59,862 miles
  • 2020 – 59,638 miles
  • 2019 – 57,976 miles
  • 2018 – 55,181 miles
  • 2016 – 52,596 miles
  • 2015 – 45,304 miles
  • 2013 – 33,618 miles
  • 2012 – 31,161 miles
  • 2011 – 28,306 miles
  • 2010 – 23,276 miles
  • 2009 – 17,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,685 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,685 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,685 miles
    Test number
    155154451360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,660 miles (+11,479)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,660 miles
    Test number
    623218343789
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,181 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    82,181 miles
    Test number
    621106612236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail82,152 miles (+10,713)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,152 miles
    Test number
    867680660616
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass71,439 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,439 miles
    Test number
    637542174919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,435 miles (+6,916)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,435 miles
    Test number
    725407329759
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass64,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,519 miles
    Test number
    836589379499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,519 miles (-4,737)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,519 miles
    Test number
    458346649764
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass69,256 miles (+9,003)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,256 miles
    Test number
    543925926469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,253 miles (+391)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,253 miles
    Test number
    651979854411
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly Both rear (1.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass59,862 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    59,862 miles
    Test number
    563560556216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,638 miles (+1,662)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    59,638 miles
    Test number
    656709747142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,976 miles (+2,795)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    57,976 miles
    Test number
    880240324030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,181 miles (+2,585)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,181 miles
    Test number
    438373196680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,596 miles
    Test number
    344304480383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,596 miles (+7,292)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,596 miles
    Test number
    750936196145
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass45,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,304 miles
    Test number
    993766790954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail45,304 miles (+8,827)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,304 miles
    Test number
    293034641572
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass36,477 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    36,477 miles
    Test number
    467439005059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,618 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    33,618 miles
    Test number
    466679333366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,161 miles (+2,855)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    31,161 miles
    Test number
    719379942384
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass28,306 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,306 miles
    Test number
    707509841326
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  23. Fail28,306 miles (+5,030)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,306 miles
    Test number
    556869841338
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  24. Pass23,276 miles (+5,763)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,276 miles
    Test number
    701087040359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    17,513 miles
    Test number
    293379149388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 GCG

Does S26 GCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 GCG is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 GCG?
The MOT on S26 GCG is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 GCG done?
S26 GCG was recorded at 93,685 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 4,667 miles a year.
Has S26 GCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 GCG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S26 GCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S26 GCG find?
S26 GCG passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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