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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,498 cc

LB56 CPEMOT history

LB56 CPE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 53,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
53,900 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 CPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 CPE was last recorded at 53,900 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 1,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,603 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,297 miles
Average per year
2,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,900 miles
  • 2024 – 52,603 miles
  • 2023 – 50,629 miles
  • 2021 – 50,045 miles
  • 2020 – 48,661 miles
  • 2019 – 47,709 miles
  • 2018 – 45,673 miles
  • 2017 – 42,424 miles
  • 2016 – 38,162 miles
  • 2015 – 34,397 miles
  • 2014 – 30,129 miles
  • 2013 – 25,650 miles
  • 2012 – 21,544 miles
  • 2011 – 17,494 miles
  • 2010 – 14,204 miles
  • 2009 – 11,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,900 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,900 miles (+1,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    53,900 miles
    Test number
    252137251325
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass52,603 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    52,603 miles
    Test number
    376387125060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,928 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    50,928 miles
    Test number
    509246112691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,629 miles (+584)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    50,629 miles
    Test number
    968520296577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass50,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    50,045 miles
    Test number
    776899219794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail50,045 miles (+1,384)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,045 miles
    Test number
    571483750136
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass48,661 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,661 miles
    Test number
    660767215602
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail48,661 miles (+952)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,661 miles
    Test number
    259364343593
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass47,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,709 miles
    Test number
    123530361923
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst converter (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wing mirror damaged

  10. Fail47,709 miles (+2,036)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,709 miles
    Test number
    870212390260
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst converter (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wing mirror damaged

  11. Pass45,673 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    45,673 miles
    Test number
    405563391154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    42,424 miles
    Test number
    505420896007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,424 miles (+4,262)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,424 miles
    Test number
    732985978309
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass38,162 miles (+3,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,162 miles
    Test number
    204563303183
    • AdvisoryEngine managment light on

  15. Pass34,397 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    34,397 miles
    Test number
    660545965853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,129 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    30,129 miles
    Test number
    565392924357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    25,650 miles
    Test number
    886348403396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,650 miles (+4,106)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,650 miles
    Test number
    427528203340
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOff side rear hande brake needs ajusting

  19. Pass21,544 miles (+4,050)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    21,544 miles
    Test number
    618860822360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail17,494 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,494 miles
    Test number
    157892031318
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass17,494 miles (+3,290)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    17,494 miles
    Test number
    459622231378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    14,204 miles
    Test number
    212400820368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail14,204 miles (+2,560)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,204 miles
    Test number
    890580820389
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass11,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    11,644 miles
    Test number
    492722629409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 CPE

Does LB56 CPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 CPE is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 CPE?
The MOT on LB56 CPE is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 CPE done?
LB56 CPE was recorded at 53,900 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 2,619 miles a year.
Has LB56 CPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 CPE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 CPE 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 LB56 CPE find?
LB56 CPE passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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