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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

X5 GCXMOT history

X5 GCX is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 14 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 179,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2023.

X5 GCX blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2024
Mileage
179,441 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2023
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 GCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 GCX was last recorded at 179,441 miles on 27 Apr 2023, 832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
178,609 miles · 25 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
832 miles
Average per year
7,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 179,441 miles
  • 2022 – 178,609 miles
  • 2021 – 176,724 miles
  • 2020 – 172,904 miles
  • 2019 – 163,859 miles
  • 2018 – 157,677 miles
  • 2017 – 148,310 miles
  • 2016 – 138,933 miles
  • 2015 – 127,897 miles
  • 2014 – 116,812 miles
  • 2013 – 107,650 miles
  • 2012 – 97,053 miles
  • 2011 – 89,903 miles
  • 2010 – 81,354 miles
  • 2009 – 71,772 miles
  • 2008 – 61,332 miles
  • 2007 – 51,757 miles
  • 2006 – 43,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,441 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,441 miles (+832)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    179,441 miles
    Test number
    563159472921
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass178,609 miles (+1,885)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    178,609 miles
    Test number
    734447856864
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass176,724 miles (+3,820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    176,724 miles
    Test number
    338126872712
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass172,904 miles (+9,045)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    172,904 miles
    Test number
    284584588776
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front/Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass163,859 miles (+6,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    163,859 miles
    Test number
    960137901536
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass157,677 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    157,677 miles
    Test number
    544753968975
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  7. Fail157,677 miles (+9,367)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,677 miles
    Test number
    267877784664
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  8. Pass148,310 miles (+9,377)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    148,310 miles
    Test number
    674157955061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,933 miles (+11,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    138,933 miles
    Test number
    455472318636
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • 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)
  10. Pass127,897 miles (+11,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    127,897 miles
    Test number
    289651245080
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass116,812 miles (+9,162)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    116,812 miles
    Test number
    629432044060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass107,650 miles (+10,597)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    107,650 miles
    Test number
    596562333080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  13. Pass97,053 miles (+7,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    97,053 miles
    Test number
    357953532084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass89,903 miles (+8,549)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,903 miles
    Test number
    148328221456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,354 miles (+9,582)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    81,354 miles
    Test number
    131197840446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,772 miles (+10,440)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    71,772 miles
    Test number
    831723649007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,332 miles (+9,575)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,332 miles
    Test number
    911436848019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,757 miles (+8,723)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,757 miles
    Test number
    321397547094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,034 miles
    Test number
    873872336050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 GCX

Does X5 GCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X5 GCX expired on 26 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X5 GCX?
The MOT on X5 GCX expired on 26 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X5 GCX done?
X5 GCX was recorded at 179,441 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2023, an average of 7,916 miles a year.
Has X5 GCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 GCX has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on X5 GCX 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 X5 GCX find?
X5 GCX passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2023 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front macpherson strut ball joint has slight play; rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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