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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

LB56 ENPMOT history

LB56 ENP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 28 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2022 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 142,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2022
Mileage
142,200 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2023
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 ENP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB56 ENP was last recorded at 142,200 miles on 12 Oct 2023, 271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Aug 2012: 56,299 miles, lower than 75,869 miles on 6 Sept 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,929 miles · 6 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
271 miles
Average per year
7,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,200 miles
  • 2021 – 141,929 miles
  • 2020 – 140,276 miles
  • 2019 – 135,729 miles
  • 2018 – 135,695 miles
  • 2017 – 120,921 miles
  • 2016 – 102,282 miles
  • 2015 – 91,438 miles
  • 2014 – 80,542 miles
  • 2013 – 67,963 miles
  • 2012 – 56,352 miles
  • 2011 – 75,869 miles
  • 2010 – 61,543 miles
  • 2009 – 30,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,200 miles
  • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,200 miles (+271)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,200 miles
    Test number
    874270010168
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass141,929 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    141,929 miles
    Test number
    500232152532
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.
  3. Fail141,929 miles (+1,653)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,929 miles
    Test number
    723037191016
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.
  4. Pass140,276 miles (+4,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    140,276 miles
    Test number
    477514934888
    • 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))
  5. Pass135,729 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    135,729 miles
    Test number
    248110336635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail135,695 miles (+14,774)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,695 miles
    Test number
    362002565076
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded left pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material right pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass120,921 miles (+18,639)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    120,921 miles
    Test number
    882930209069
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster cracked
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  8. Pass102,282 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,282 miles
    Test number
    313373205830
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Fail102,282 miles (+10,844)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,282 miles
    Test number
    591463886332
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass91,438 miles (+10,896)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,438 miles
    Test number
    628010781913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,542 miles (+12,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,542 miles
    Test number
    389828164236
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass67,963 miles (+11,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,963 miles
    Test number
    959490773209
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass56,352 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,352 miles
    Test number
    689519412212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,299 miles (-19,570)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,299 miles
    Test number
    417496712278
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass75,869 miles (+14,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,869 miles
    Test number
    708969841297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
  16. Pass61,543 miles (+30,825)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,543 miles
    Test number
    882369050270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,718 miles
    Test number
    584585369270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 ENP

Does LB56 ENP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 ENP expired on 5 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 ENP?
The MOT on LB56 ENP expired on 5 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 ENP done?
LB56 ENP was recorded at 142,200 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2023, an average of 7,933 miles a year.
Has LB56 ENP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 ENP has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 ENP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 ENP find?
LB56 ENP failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2023 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear.; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear., and 3 more.

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