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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

S6 GCHMOT history

S6 GCH is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 17 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 154,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

S6 GCH silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
154,041 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 GCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 GCH was last recorded at 154,041 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 3,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,263 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,778 miles
Average per year
8,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,041 miles
  • 2025 – 150,263 miles
  • 2024 – 145,885 miles
  • 2023 – 141,190 miles
  • 2022 – 136,525 miles
  • 2021 – 132,797 miles
  • 2020 – 128,772 miles
  • 2019 – 122,769 miles
  • 2018 – 106,124 miles
  • 2017 – 88,242 miles
  • 2016 – 76,569 miles
  • 2015 – 67,837 miles
  • 2014 – 53,580 miles
  • 2013 – 43,118 miles
  • 2012 – 31,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,041 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Undertray fitted unable to check brake lines and fuel lines

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,041 miles (+3,778)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    154,041 miles
    Test number
    311228530454
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass150,263 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    150,263 miles
    Test number
    765228887742
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osr+nsr (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail150,262 miles (+4,377)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,262 miles
    Test number
    144753791593
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osr+nsr (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass145,885 miles (+4,695)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,885 miles
    Test number
    454414841623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer plus cracking on outer face (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass141,190 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    141,190 miles
    Test number
    482309954288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted unable to check brake lines and fuel lines
  6. Fail141,188 miles (+4,663)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,188 miles
    Test number
    977010511081
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted unable to check brake lines and fuel lines
  7. Pass136,525 miles (+3,728)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,525 miles
    Test number
    848586461468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass132,797 miles (+4,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,797 miles
    Test number
    179638791845
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (both) (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (both) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake\fuel lines front to back
  9. Pass128,772 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    128,772 miles
    Test number
    145314774123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,769 miles (+16,645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,769 miles
    Test number
    242172433154
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass106,124 miles (+17,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,124 miles
    Test number
    839743987394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass88,242 miles (+11,673)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,242 miles
    Test number
    544130147599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,569 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,569 miles
    Test number
    332832924019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail76,569 miles (+8,732)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,569 miles
    Test number
    128335501488
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass67,837 miles (+14,257)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,837 miles
    Test number
    117547132809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,580 miles (+10,462)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,580 miles
    Test number
    509200794273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,118 miles (+11,369)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,118 miles
    Test number
    329289683206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail31,749 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,749 miles
    Test number
    349254182451
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  19. Pass31,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,749 miles
    Test number
    877164982293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 GCH

Does S6 GCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 GCH is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 GCH?
The MOT on S6 GCH is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 GCH done?
S6 GCH was recorded at 154,041 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 8,727 miles a year.
Has S6 GCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 GCH has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S6 GCH 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 S6 GCH find?
S6 GCH passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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