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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

S70 GELMOT history

S70 GEL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 109,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

S70 GEL silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,620 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 GEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 GEL was last recorded at 109,620 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 3,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2011: 15,317 miles, lower than 36,483 miles on 5 May 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,526 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,094 miles
Average per year
4,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,620 miles
  • 2025 – 106,526 miles
  • 2024 – 103,725 miles
  • 2023 – 100,691 miles
  • 2022 – 96,741 miles
  • 2021 – 93,982 miles
  • 2020 – 89,358 miles
  • 2019 – 84,630 miles
  • 2018 – 79,273 miles
  • 2017 – 73,921 miles
  • 2016 – 68,776 miles
  • 2015 – 63,134 miles
  • 2014 – 56,062 miles
  • 2013 – 48,010 miles
  • 2012 – 46,179 miles
  • 2011 – 15,317 miles
  • 2010 – 36,483 miles
  • 2009 – 29,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,620 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,620 miles (+3,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,620 miles
    Test number
    755822945094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass106,526 miles (+2,801)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,526 miles
    Test number
    652030742788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,725 miles (+3,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,725 miles
    Test number
    194474834910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,691 miles (+3,950)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,691 miles
    Test number
    632106761228
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,741 miles (+2,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,741 miles
    Test number
    200512123826
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass93,982 miles (+4,624)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,982 miles
    Test number
    948107741252
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated tyre worn inside (5.2.3 (l))

  7. Pass89,358 miles (+4,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    89,358 miles
    Test number
    367483368620
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass84,630 miles (+5,357)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2020
    Odometer
    84,630 miles
    Test number
    755666262922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,273 miles (+5,352)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,273 miles
    Test number
    841988411741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,921 miles (+5,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,921 miles
    Test number
    412577873482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass68,776 miles (+5,642)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,776 miles
    Test number
    515773745132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,134 miles (+7,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,134 miles
    Test number
    276195725165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass56,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,062 miles
    Test number
    927897524124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail56,062 miles (+8,052)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,062 miles
    Test number
    499447224128
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass48,010 miles (+1,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,010 miles
    Test number
    997475113143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail46,179 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,179 miles
    Test number
    108391222145
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass46,179 miles (+30,862)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,179 miles
    Test number
    226931922437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,317 miles (-21,166)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,317 miles
    Test number
    915893031162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,483 miles (+7,446)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,483 miles
    Test number
    654585820117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    29,037 miles
    Test number
    704027029137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S70 GEL

Does S70 GEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 GEL is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S70 GEL?
The MOT on S70 GEL is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 GEL done?
S70 GEL was recorded at 109,620 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 4,677 miles a year.
Has S70 GEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 GEL has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2014.
Has the mileage on S70 GEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S70 GEL find?
S70 GEL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear upper suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened.

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