
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryChassis corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisorySuspension corroded
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.
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
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
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
Pass231,703 miles (+17,230)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 231,703 miles
- Test number
- 652680194272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,473 miles (+17,366)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 214,473 miles
- Test number
- 653989841436
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
Pass197,107 miles (+15,035)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 197,107 miles
- Test number
- 704314848629
- AdvisoryBoot floor corroded
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
Pass163,945 miles (+11,395)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 163,945 miles
- Test number
- 532953275771
- AdvisoryCrack in the screen
Pass152,550 miles (+8,200)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 152,550 miles
- Test number
- 504064079018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,350 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 144,350 miles
- Test number
- 535050645207
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass142,253 miles (+131)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 142,253 miles
- Test number
- 495463943227
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass125,928 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 125,928 miles
- Test number
- 621129120279
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Pass85,023 miles (+11,567)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 85,023 miles
- Test number
- 990559966242
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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