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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

X3 GNSMOT history

X3 GNS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 194,815 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

X3 GNS black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
194,815 km
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 GNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 GNS was last recorded at 194,815 km on 7 Sept 2026.

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,815 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,815 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Plastic trim fitted to both sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Under-trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,815 km1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    194,815 km
    Test number
    931510643060
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Fail194,815 km1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,815 km
    Test number
    951273866564
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass118,277 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,277 miles
    Test number
    574318304221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,275 miles (+4,818)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,275 miles
    Test number
    829417470361
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded In the Wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking on the sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass113,457 miles (+6,312)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,457 miles
    Test number
    956022695877
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass107,145 miles (+6,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,145 miles
    Test number
    554010671403
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre DEVOID OF TREAD on edges + badly cracked
  7. Pass100,620 miles (+7,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,620 miles
    Test number
    697040942119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass93,518 miles (+6,120)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    93,518 miles
    Test number
    765998660826
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items
  9. Pass87,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,398 miles
    Test number
    641612691909
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Fail87,398 miles (+8,272)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,398 miles
    Test number
    931832385965
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass79,126 miles (+8,860)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,126 miles
    Test number
    391457626120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,266 miles (+8,407)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,266 miles
    Test number
    935728036779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,859 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,859 miles
    Test number
    158716745707
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryPlastic trim fitted to both sills
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
  14. Fail61,859 miles (+6,895)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,859 miles
    Test number
    175760480967
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryPlastic trim fitted to both sills
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
  15. Pass54,964 miles (+14,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,964 miles
    Test number
    824770896740
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass40,857 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,857 miles
    Test number
    621271424094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to rear lower suspension arms
    • AdvisoryPlastic trim fitted to both sills
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

Questions about X3 GNS

Does X3 GNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 GNS is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 GNS?
The MOT on X3 GNS is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 GNS done?
X3 GNS was recorded at 194,815 km at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026.
Has X3 GNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 GNS has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 GNS 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 X3 GNS find?
X3 GNS passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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