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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc

T30 GCMMOT history

T30 GCM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,198 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 GCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 GCM was last recorded at 83,198 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,477 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
721 miles
Average per year
2,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,198 miles
  • 2024 – 82,477 miles
  • 2023 – 81,797 miles
  • 2022 – 81,115 miles
  • 2021 – 80,104 miles
  • 2020 – 78,915 miles
  • 2019 – 70,608 miles
  • 2018 – 68,654 miles
  • 2017 – 68,199 miles
  • 2016 – 66,351 miles
  • 2015 – 64,642 miles
  • 2014 – 61,340 miles
  • 2013 – 57,899 miles
  • 2012 – 51,586 miles
  • 2011 – 47,223 miles
  • 2010 – 42,860 miles
  • 2009 – 40,504 miles
  • 2008 – 32,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,198 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,198 miles (+721)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,198 miles
    Test number
    385430911228
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass82,477 miles (+680)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,477 miles
    Test number
    332623308611
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass81,797 miles (+682)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,797 miles
    Test number
    724345593792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner side wall cut (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass81,115 miles (+1,011)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,115 miles
    Test number
    394768753244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass80,104 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,104 miles
    Test number
    759042027211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,915 miles (+8,307)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,915 miles
    Test number
    210041537267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,608 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,608 miles
    Test number
    530984036677
    • MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail70,608 miles (+1,954)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,608 miles
    Test number
    869797447120
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt centre (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass68,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,654 miles
    Test number
    409762534998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,654 miles (+455)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,654 miles
    Test number
    289929255320
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass68,199 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    68,199 miles
    Test number
    955989425701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,187 miles (+1,836)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,187 miles
    Test number
    531320031378
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass66,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,351 miles
    Test number
    912488237442
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking slightly

  14. Fail66,351 miles (+1,709)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,351 miles
    Test number
    343431191278
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking slightly

  15. Pass64,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,642 miles
    Test number
    869304115126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,642 miles (+3,302)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,642 miles
    Test number
    788573415158
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass61,340 miles (+3,441)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,340 miles
    Test number
    686535984057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,899 miles (+6,313)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,899 miles
    Test number
    248514113436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,586 miles (+4,363)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,586 miles
    Test number
    176287512177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,223 miles (+4,363)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,223 miles
    Test number
    185968111187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,860 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,860 miles
    Test number
    314856390045
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass42,860 miles (+2,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,860 miles
    Test number
    644506390078
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass40,504 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,504 miles
    Test number
    291154789039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail40,485 miles (+7,571)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,485 miles
    Test number
    602203189001
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass32,914 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,914 miles
    Test number
    240995488072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T30 GCM

Does T30 GCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T30 GCM is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T30 GCM?
The MOT on T30 GCM is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T30 GCM done?
T30 GCM was recorded at 83,198 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 2,851 miles a year.
Has T30 GCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 GCM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T30 GCM 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 T30 GCM find?
T30 GCM passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: central rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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