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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,497 cc

S32 GWLMOT history

S32 GWL is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 266,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2024.

S32 GWL blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2025
Mileage
266,744 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S32 GWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S32 GWL was last recorded at 266,744 miles on 6 Aug 2024, 13,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,875 miles · 23 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
13,869 miles
Average per year
10,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 266,744 miles
  • 2023 – 252,875 miles
  • 2022 – 248,012 miles
  • 2021 – 231,703 miles
  • 2020 – 214,473 miles
  • 2019 – 197,107 miles
  • 2018 – 182,072 miles
  • 2017 – 163,945 miles
  • 2016 – 152,550 miles
  • 2015 – 144,350 miles
  • 2014 – 143,803 miles
  • 2013 – 142,253 miles
  • 2012 – 135,019 miles
  • 2011 – 132,488 miles
  • 2010 – 125,928 miles
  • 2009 – 117,277 miles
  • 2008 – 105,342 miles
  • 2007 – 95,370 miles
  • 2006 – 85,023 miles
  • 2005 – 73,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass266,744 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryChassis corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySuspension 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 Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass266,744 miles (+13,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    266,744 miles
    Test number
    850395114921
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded
  2. Pass252,875 miles (+4,863)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    252,875 miles
    Test number
    171606536807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced front bumper (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOverall general surface corrosion
  3. Pass248,012 miles (+16,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    248,012 miles
    Test number
    588451484438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded
  4. Pass231,703 miles (+17,230)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    231,703 miles
    Test number
    652680194272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass214,473 miles (+17,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    214,473 miles
    Test number
    653989841436
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
  6. Pass197,107 miles (+15,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    197,107 miles
    Test number
    704314848629
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
  7. Pass182,072 miles (+18,127)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    182,072 miles
    Test number
    470136464652
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear panel corroded/boot
  8. Pass163,945 miles (+11,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    163,945 miles
    Test number
    532953275771
    • AdvisoryCrack in the screen
  9. Pass152,550 miles (+8,200)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    152,550 miles
    Test number
    504064079018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass144,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    144,350 miles
    Test number
    535050645207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail144,350 miles (+547)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,350 miles
    Test number
    558709835284
    • FailureCentre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  12. Pass143,803 miles (+1,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    143,803 miles
    Test number
    376390944241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  13. Pass142,253 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    142,253 miles
    Test number
    495463943227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail142,122 miles (+7,103)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,122 miles
    Test number
    659324933235
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass135,019 miles (+2,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    135,019 miles
    Test number
    677573432286
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass132,488 miles (+6,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    132,488 miles
    Test number
    708489721282
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass125,928 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    125,928 miles
    Test number
    621129120279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail125,918 miles (+8,641)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,918 miles
    Test number
    371398320242
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass117,277 miles (+11,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    117,277 miles
    Test number
    542666129227
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass105,342 miles (+217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    105,342 miles
    Test number
    232486428296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Fail105,125 miles (+9,755)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,125 miles
    Test number
    541949618267
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Fail95,370 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,370 miles
    Test number
    311239267255
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate
  23. Pass95,370 miles (+10,347)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    95,370 miles
    Test number
    321049167218
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate
  24. Pass85,023 miles (+11,567)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    85,023 miles
    Test number
    990559966242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,456 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    73,456 miles
    Test number
    413575665233
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

Questions about S32 GWL

Does S32 GWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S32 GWL expired on 30 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S32 GWL?
The MOT on S32 GWL expired on 30 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S32 GWL done?
S32 GWL was recorded at 266,744 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2024, an average of 10,242 miles a year.
Has S32 GWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S32 GWL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on S32 GWL 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 S32 GWL find?
S32 GWL passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2024 with 3 advisories: brake pipes corroded; chassis corroded; suspension corroded.

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