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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,799 cc

S53 GGPMOT history

S53 GGP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.

S53 GGP black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2026
Mileage
108,358 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S53 GGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,799 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2026
Latest MOT test
13 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S53 GGP was last recorded at 108,358 miles on 13 May 2025, 2,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,674 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,684 miles
Average per year
3,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,358 miles
  • 2024 – 105,674 miles
  • 2022 – 102,485 miles
  • 2021 – 100,700 miles
  • 2020 – 99,649 miles
  • 2018 – 97,131 miles
  • 2017 – 95,705 miles
  • 2016 – 94,610 miles
  • 2015 – 93,582 miles
  • 2014 – 90,665 miles
  • 2013 – 87,448 miles
  • 2012 – 82,188 miles
  • 2011 – 70,377 miles
  • 2010 – 64,692 miles
  • 2009 – 58,642 miles
  • 2008 – 53,308 miles
  • 2007 – 48,325 miles
  • 2005 – 39,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,358 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,358 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    108,358 miles
    Test number
    681654945769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,674 miles (+3,189)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,674 miles
    Test number
    210502630070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,485 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,485 miles
    Test number
    299074473483
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService light on

  4. Fail102,485 miles (+1,785)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,485 miles
    Test number
    500175340694
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService light on

  5. Pass100,700 miles (+1,051)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    100,700 miles
    Test number
    737838341006
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,649 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    99,649 miles
    Test number
    309108163544
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail99,649 miles (+2,518)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,649 miles
    Test number
    389636922585
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass97,131 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,131 miles
    Test number
    278294657116
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail97,131 miles (+1,426)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,131 miles
    Test number
    823914852196
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass95,705 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,705 miles
    Test number
    556203686300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,610 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,610 miles
    Test number
    181520459559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,263 miles
    Test number
    815151657351
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror starting to distort vision

  13. Fail94,263 miles (+681)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,263 miles
    Test number
    448426923318
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour all indicators showing white light (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror starting to distort vision

  14. Pass93,582 miles (+2,917)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    93,582 miles
    Test number
    616826925045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,665 miles (+3,217)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    90,665 miles
    Test number
    356434024087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,448 miles (+5,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,448 miles
    Test number
    717805113003
    • AdvisoryCentre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass82,188 miles (+11,811)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,188 miles
    Test number
    119292712093
    • AdvisoryCentre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped

  18. Fail70,377 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,377 miles
    Test number
    305448111047
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • Repaired at testOuter Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass70,377 miles (+5,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,377 miles
    Test number
    628488311043
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass64,692 miles (+6,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    64,692 miles
    Test number
    102357020435
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass58,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,642 miles
    Test number
    201968529020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,642 miles (+5,334)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,642 miles
    Test number
    232888029082
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass53,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,308 miles
    Test number
    852040638062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,308 miles (+4,983)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,308 miles
    Test number
    622049028005
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass48,325 miles (+8,674)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    48,325 miles
    Test number
    584548117005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    39,651 miles
    Test number
    811283445307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S53 GGP

Does S53 GGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S53 GGP expired on 12 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S53 GGP?
The MOT on S53 GGP expired on 12 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S53 GGP done?
S53 GGP was recorded at 108,358 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 3,537 miles a year.
Has S53 GGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S53 GGP has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S53 GGP 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 S53 GGP find?
S53 GGP passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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