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Mercedes-Benz 320

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 3,199 cc

LB56 KVLMOT history

LB56 KVL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz 320 first used on 20 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 175,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2023
Mileage
175,759 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 KVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
320
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 KVL was last recorded at 175,759 miles on 20 Apr 2022, 7,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,753 miles · 26 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
7,006 miles
Average per year
11,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 175,759 miles
  • 2021 – 168,753 miles
  • 2020 – 161,877 miles
  • 2019 – 143,285 miles
  • 2018 – 126,058 miles
  • 2016 – 109,590 miles
  • 2015 – 98,344 miles
  • 2014 – 87,167 miles
  • 2013 – 75,970 miles
  • 2012 – 67,564 miles
  • 2011 – 58,354 miles
  • 2010 – 49,682 miles
  • 2009 – 36,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,759 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryDiesel inject sound like its compression seal is leaking

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.

  • Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r recording less effort (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,759 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    175,759 miles
    Test number
    405061672496
    • AdvisoryDiesel inject sound like its compression seal is leaking

  2. Fail175,759 miles (+7,006)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,759 miles
    Test number
    759871535402
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiesel inject sound like its compression seal is leaking

  3. Pass168,753 miles (+6,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    168,753 miles
    Test number
    461963921694
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass161,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,877 miles
    Test number
    156796871264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail161,877 miles (+18,592)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,877 miles
    Test number
    764211435050
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass143,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    143,285 miles
    Test number
    279560103690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,285 miles (+17,227)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,285 miles
    Test number
    951527291184
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass126,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,058 miles
    Test number
    792353387168
    • AdvisoryScreen wash leaking

  9. Fail126,058 miles (+16,468)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,058 miles
    Test number
    438108094364
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryScreen wash leaking

  10. Pass109,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,590 miles
    Test number
    493494777901
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  11. Fail109,590 miles (+11,246)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,590 miles
    Test number
    795113010454
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  12. Pass98,344 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,344 miles
    Test number
    150636744040
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r recording less effort (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Fail98,317 miles (+11,150)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,317 miles
    Test number
    607205726032
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r recording less effort (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass87,167 miles (+11,197)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    87,167 miles
    Test number
    595439984279
    • NoteO/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside
    • NoteO/side and n/side rear tyres weaing slightly on inside

  15. Pass75,970 miles (+8,406)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    75,970 miles
    Test number
    537787893272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,564 miles (+9,210)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,564 miles
    Test number
    588060002382
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/side and n/side front tyres wearing slightly on inside

  17. Pass58,354 miles (+8,672)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,354 miles
    Test number
    916508871281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,682 miles (+13,480)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,682 miles
    Test number
    271579790227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,202 miles
    Test number
    492038389244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 KVL

Does LB56 KVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 KVL expired on 19 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 KVL?
The MOT on LB56 KVL expired on 19 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 KVL done?
LB56 KVL was recorded at 175,759 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2022, an average of 11,154 miles a year.
Has LB56 KVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 KVL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LB56 KVL 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 KVL find?
LB56 KVL passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: diesel inject sound like its compression seal is leaking.

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