Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,987 cc
T23 GAFMOT history
T23 GAF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 124,069 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 May 2027
- Mileage
- 124,069 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,031 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T23 GAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 23 Dec 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T23 GAF was last recorded at 124,069 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 4,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,368 miles · 16 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,701 miles
- Average per year
- 8,031 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,069 miles
- 2025 – 119,368 miles
- 2024 – 109,839 miles
- 2023 – 100,436 miles
- 2021 – 94,232 miles
- 2020 – 86,943 miles
- 2019 – 76,945 miles
- 2018 – 68,272 miles
- 2017 – 60,292 miles
- 2016 – 51,952 miles
- 2015 – 41,879 miles
- 2014 – 25,881 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,069 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndercovers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Under trays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 23 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,069 miles (+4,701)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2027
- Odometer
- 124,069 miles
- Test number
- 212618569370
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndercovers fitted
Pass119,368 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2026
- Odometer
- 119,368 miles
- Test number
- 663782987048
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndercovers fitted
Fail119,368 miles (+9,529)2 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,368 miles
- Test number
- 360890471721
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndercovers fitted
Pass109,839 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2025
- Odometer
- 109,839 miles
- Test number
- 729794130554
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail109,839 miles (+9,403)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,839 miles
- Test number
- 278106266215
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,436 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2024
- Odometer
- 100,436 miles
- Test number
- 106378717226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,436 miles (+500)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,436 miles
- Test number
- 812744619075
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass99,936 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 99,936 miles
- Test number
- 849776411232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,936 miles (+5,704)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,936 miles
- Test number
- 707358110910
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass94,232 miles (+7,289)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 94,232 miles
- Test number
- 817543436650
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,943 miles (+9,998)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 86,943 miles
- Test number
- 341112551483
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass76,945 miles (+8,673)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 76,945 miles
- Test number
- 917952696581
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,272 miles (+7,980)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 68,272 miles
- Test number
- 268651342997
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass60,292 miles (+8,340)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 60,292 miles
- Test number
- 569958838762
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass51,952 miles (+10,073)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 51,952 miles
- Test number
- 743083043301
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass41,879 miles (+15,998)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 41,879 miles
- Test number
- 279632245024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,881 miles2 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,881 miles
- Test number
- 389858134029
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteExtensive undertrays obscuring testable items
- NoteOversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections
Pass25,881 miles (+181)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 25,881 miles
- Test number
- 938488334046
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteExtensive undertrays obscuring testable items
- NoteOversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections
Fail25,700 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,700 miles
- Test number
- 996613024059
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight damage to both front and nearside rear tyres on outer walls
- NoteSmoke test carried out [clean - no smoke reading]
Questions about T23 GAF
- Does T23 GAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 GAF is valid until 15 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T23 GAF?
- The MOT on T23 GAF is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T23 GAF done?
- T23 GAF was recorded at 124,069 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 8,031 miles a year.
- Has T23 GAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T23 GAF has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T23 GAF 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 T23 GAF find?
- T23 GAF passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.
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