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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

S30 GECMOT history

S30 GEC is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

S30 GEC grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
134,762 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 GEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 GEC was last recorded at 134,762 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 3,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,088 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,674 miles
Average per year
6,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,762 miles
  • 2024 – 131,088 miles
  • 2023 – 127,901 miles
  • 2022 – 120,048 miles
  • 2021 – 113,657 miles
  • 2020 – 109,804 miles
  • 2019 – 105,299 miles
  • 2018 – 100,403 miles
  • 2017 – 94,030 miles
  • 2016 – 87,856 miles
  • 2015 – 80,250 miles
  • 2014 – 72,410 miles
  • 2013 – 67,140 miles
  • 2012 – 65,925 miles
  • 2011 – 62,618 miles
  • 2010 – 59,835 miles
  • 2009 – 53,026 miles
  • 2008 – 24,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,762 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,762 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    134,762 miles
    Test number
    864133836536
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  2. Fail134,762 miles (+3,674)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,762 miles
    Test number
    950762478901
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  3. Pass131,088 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,088 miles
    Test number
    966061453475
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail131,088 miles (+3,187)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,088 miles
    Test number
    791400983533
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass127,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    127,901 miles
    Test number
    763345994161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail127,901 miles (+7,853)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,901 miles
    Test number
    951967796870
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass120,048 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,048 miles
    Test number
    639744931390
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail120,044 miles (+6,387)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,044 miles
    Test number
    158987762586
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass113,657 miles (+3,853)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,657 miles
    Test number
    133470308289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass109,804 miles (+4,505)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,804 miles
    Test number
    899227943454
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass105,299 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,299 miles
    Test number
    836184584223
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front top bush and bearings stiff in movement
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just made effort on n/s/r

  12. Fail105,298 miles (+4,895)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,298 miles
    Test number
    910265555167
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front top bush and bearings stiff in movement
    • AdvisoryPark brake only just made effort on n/s/r

  13. Pass100,403 miles (+6,373)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,403 miles
    Test number
    810819609248
    • AdvisoryEntire rear suspension set up corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust center box corroded and holed slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake flexible pipes perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside front drop link upper boot deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside front middle suspension arm ball joint boot small clip deficient

  14. Pass94,030 miles (+6,174)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,030 miles
    Test number
    206300798575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake sticking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass87,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,856 miles
    Test number
    260212827910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,856 miles (+7,606)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,856 miles
    Test number
    865013386026
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass80,250 miles (+7,840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    80,250 miles
    Test number
    884187870809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass72,410 miles (+5,270)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,410 miles
    Test number
    977778254248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,140 miles (+1,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,140 miles
    Test number
    757828743225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass65,925 miles (+3,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,925 miles
    Test number
    226587472281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass62,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,618 miles
    Test number
    678529191242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Fail62,618 miles (+2,783)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,618 miles
    Test number
    519679991275
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass59,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,835 miles
    Test number
    382066800324
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Fail59,835 miles (+6,809)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,835 miles
    Test number
    474986500360
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Pass53,026 miles (+28,828)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,026 miles
    Test number
    764165219337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,198 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,198 miles
    Test number
    400168818477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  27. Fail24,184 miles (+4,674)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,184 miles
    Test number
    112592718365
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  28. Pass19,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,510 miles
    Test number
    182507618066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 GEC

Does S30 GEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 GEC is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S30 GEC?
The MOT on S30 GEC is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 GEC done?
S30 GEC was recorded at 134,762 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 6,460 miles a year.
Has S30 GEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 GEC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S30 GEC 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 S30 GEC find?
S30 GEC passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front wheel bearing has slight play both sides; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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