Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 6,208 cc
LB56 FTVMOT history
LB56 FTV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,522 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 86,522 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,846 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 FTV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 6,208 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 31 Jan 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 FTV was last recorded at 86,522 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 9,258 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 77,264 miles · 5 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,258 miles
- Average per year
- 4,846 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 86,522 miles
- 2024 – 77,264 miles
- 2023 – 64,247 miles
- 2022 – 56,034 miles
- 2021 – 54,303 miles
- 2020 – 52,345 miles
- 2019 – 49,607 miles
- 2017 – 40,023 miles
- 2016 – 35,763 miles
- 2015 – 29,392 miles
- 2014 – 24,482 miles
- 2013 – 21,353 miles
- 2012 – 18,633 miles
- 2011 – 15,541 miles
- 2010 – 13,278 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,522 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2020
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
19 tests since 18 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,522 miles (+9,258)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 86,522 miles
- Test number
- 906243925860
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass77,264 miles (+13,017)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 77,264 miles
- Test number
- 345060954031
- 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))
Pass64,247 miles (+217)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 64,247 miles
- Test number
- 442949125189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,030 miles (+7,996)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,030 miles
- Test number
- 101916724579
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Reccomend checking pipes under floor covers (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Reccomend checking pipes under floor covers (1.1.11 (c))
Pass56,034 miles (+1,731)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 56,034 miles
- Test number
- 637661409660
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass54,303 miles (+1,958)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 54,303 miles
- Test number
- 442709327600
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass52,345 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 52,345 miles
- Test number
- 213390072584
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail52,329 miles (+37)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,329 miles
- Test number
- 159839861729
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail52,292 miles (+2,685)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,292 miles
- Test number
- 592045997471
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front fog lights broken.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass49,607 miles (+9,584)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 49,607 miles
- Test number
- 810294473628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,023 miles (+4,260)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 40,023 miles
- Test number
- 303337383294
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass35,763 miles (+6,371)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 35,763 miles
- Test number
- 463906271985
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,392 miles (+4,910)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 29,392 miles
- Test number
- 477797925074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,482 miles (+3,129)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 24,482 miles
- Test number
- 117341924460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,353 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 21,353 miles
- Test number
- 318050933031
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail21,348 miles (+2,715)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,348 miles
- Test number
- 386039023066
- FailureOffside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass18,633 miles (+3,092)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 18,633 miles
- Test number
- 176043922495
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass15,541 miles (+2,263)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 15,541 miles
- Test number
- 807738821073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,278 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 13,278 miles
- Test number
- 434548110064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 FTV
- Does LB56 FTV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB56 FTV expired on 4 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 FTV?
- The MOT on LB56 FTV expired on 4 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB56 FTV done?
- LB56 FTV was recorded at 86,522 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 4,846 miles a year.
- Has LB56 FTV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 FTV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB56 FTV 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 FTV find?
- LB56 FTV passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.
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