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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 6,208 cc

LB56 FTJMOT history

LB56 FTJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CL first used on 31 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 94,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
94,050 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CL
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,208 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FTJ was last recorded at 94,050 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,956 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
94 miles
Average per year
4,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,050 miles
  • 2025 – 93,956 miles
  • 2019 – 62,487 miles
  • 2018 – 59,785 miles
  • 2017 – 56,814 miles
  • 2016 – 54,011 miles
  • 2015 – 50,357 miles
  • 2014 – 46,244 miles
  • 2013 – 41,403 miles
  • 2012 – 36,937 miles
  • 2011 – 32,530 miles
  • 2010 – 27,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,050 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015

  • Both rear tyres tread edges, little low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,050 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    94,050 miles
    Test number
    725058881419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,956 miles (+31,469)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    93,956 miles
    Test number
    349740545999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,487 miles (+2,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,487 miles
    Test number
    319532414862
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass59,785 miles (+2,971)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,785 miles
    Test number
    111406460034
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted

  5. Pass56,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,814 miles
    Test number
    956326484641
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail56,814 miles (+2,803)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,814 miles
    Test number
    253181144962
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating door mirror (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass54,011 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,011 miles
    Test number
    275799477775
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread edges, little low
    • AdvisoryEngine covers are fitted top & bottom
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail54,008 miles (+3,651)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,008 miles
    Test number
    381732867975
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres tread edges, little low
    • AdvisoryEngine covers are fitted top & bottom
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass50,357 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,357 miles
    Test number
    669615981917
    • AdvisoryEngine covers are fitted on top & bottom
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges,255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Fail50,311 miles (+46)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,311 miles
    Test number
    399987588138
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers are fitted on top & bottom
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges,255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Fail50,265 miles (+4,021)2 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,265 miles
    Test number
    163486204516
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/30/19 (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 285/30/19 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers are fitted top & bottom
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/35/19 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass46,244 miles (+95)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,244 miles
    Test number
    327781354228
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust system,light rust corrosion
    • NoteFRONT TRACKING IS OUT
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail46,149 miles (+4,746)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,149 miles
    Test number
    155806744282
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust system,light rust corrosion
    • NoteFRONT TRACKING IS OUT
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass41,403 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,403 miles
    Test number
    698658243205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,401 miles (+4,464)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,401 miles
    Test number
    315866643446
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass36,937 miles (+4,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,937 miles
    Test number
    848421362222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass32,530 miles (+4,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,530 miles
    Test number
    635840071242
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass27,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,794 miles
    Test number
    641747060205
    • 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)

Questions about LB56 FTJ

Does LB56 FTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 FTJ is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FTJ?
The MOT on LB56 FTJ is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 FTJ done?
LB56 FTJ was recorded at 94,050 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 4,188 miles a year.
Has LB56 FTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FTJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LB56 FTJ 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 FTJ find?
LB56 FTJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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