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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 5,439 cc

LB56 FSZMOT history

LB56 FSZ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 76,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
76,440 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FSZ was last recorded at 76,440 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 3,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Mar 2022: 71,674 miles, lower than 80,155 miles on 30 Nov 2020.

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
72,743 miles · 15 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3,697 miles
Average per year
3,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,440 miles
  • 2023 – 72,743 miles
  • 2022 – 71,674 miles
  • 2020 – 80,155 miles
  • 2019 – 74,565 miles
  • 2018 – 69,244 miles
  • 2017 – 64,002 miles
  • 2016 – 60,254 miles
  • 2015 – 50,148 miles
  • 2014 – 43,879 miles
  • 2013 – 36,062 miles
  • 2012 – 28,333 miles
  • 2011 – 27,569 miles
  • 2010 – 26,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,440 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward thrust arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,440 miles (+3,697)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,440 miles
    Test number
    344829793140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,743 miles (+1,069)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    72,743 miles
    Test number
    574237964232
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass71,674 miles (-8,481)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,674 miles
    Test number
    909640337780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,155 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,155 miles
    Test number
    152488577124
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail80,155 miles (+5,590)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,155 miles
    Test number
    257492027149
    • Repaired at testRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass74,565 miles (+5,321)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,565 miles
    Test number
    588590946567
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear really badly corroded from brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe slightly corroeded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop link has small split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake hose slightly twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear really badly corroded from brake hose foward (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drop link gaiter slightly split and leaking a small amount of grease
    • AdvisoryBattery slightly insecure but not fouling
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses badly perished
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear of vehicle not allowing full inspection of seat belts
    • AdvisoryTemperature gauge showing very hot did not hear fan cut in
    • AdvisoryUndertrays covering some components
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks

  7. Pass69,244 miles (+49)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,244 miles
    Test number
    607974432479
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail69,195 miles (+5,193)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,195 miles
    Test number
    870959049753
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,002 miles (+3,748)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,002 miles
    Test number
    186120949590
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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. Pass60,254 miles (+5,082)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,254 miles
    Test number
    248709613088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,172 miles (+5,024)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,172 miles
    Test number
    264223029875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,148 miles (+6,269)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,148 miles
    Test number
    835533465192
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDiff damp

  13. Pass43,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,879 miles
    Test number
    746175054106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,879 miles (+7,817)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,879 miles
    Test number
    247545354458
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass36,062 miles (+7,729)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,062 miles
    Test number
    627548143183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    28,333 miles
    Test number
    749803512258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,333 miles (+158)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,333 miles
    Test number
    545662712244
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass28,175 miles (+606)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,175 miles
    Test number
    288679882013
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass27,569 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,569 miles
    Test number
    577195291033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    26,555 miles
    Test number
    740856790059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 FSZ

Does LB56 FSZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 FSZ expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FSZ?
The MOT on LB56 FSZ expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 FSZ done?
LB56 FSZ was recorded at 76,440 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 3,233 miles a year.
Has LB56 FSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FSZ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LB56 FSZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 FSZ find?
LB56 FSZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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