Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,699 cc
LB56 KVMMOT history
LB56 KVM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 13 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,871 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 134,871 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,202 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 KVM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- B-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,699 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 13 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 KVM was last recorded at 134,871 miles on 8 Jan 2024, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Nov 2011: 34,534 miles, lower than 44,887 miles on 8 Nov 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 134,819 miles · 27 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 52 miles
- Average per year
- 7,202 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 134,871 miles
- 2023 – 134,819 miles
- 2022 – 130,733 miles
- 2020 – 121,125 miles
- 2019 – 105,909 miles
- 2018 – 93,902 miles
- 2017 – 93,238 miles
- 2016 – 90,505 miles
- 2015 – 84,744 miles
- 2014 – 80,391 miles
- 2013 – 75,694 miles
- 2012 – 65,767 miles
- 2011 – 56,338 miles
- 2010 – 44,887 miles
- 2009 – 33,079 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,871 miles
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 12 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,871 miles (+52)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 134,871 miles
- Test number
- 836294446886
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail134,819 miles (+4,086)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,819 miles
- Test number
- 143741546179
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod end (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass130,733 miles (+3,215)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 130,733 miles
- Test number
- 502405547312
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass127,518 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 127,518 miles
- Test number
- 158378205142
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail127,508 miles (+6,383)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,508 miles
- Test number
- 841819897344
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass121,125 miles (+15,216)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 121,125 miles
- Test number
- 614505191163
- AdvisoryFuel hose corroded filler hose (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass105,909 miles (+12,007)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 105,909 miles
- Test number
- 373134762529
- AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel long
Pass93,902 miles (+664)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 93,902 miles
- Test number
- 233931913277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,238 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 93,238 miles
- Test number
- 178446707112
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail93,238 miles (+2,733)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,238 miles
- Test number
- 883430377867
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass90,505 miles (+5,761)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 90,505 miles
- Test number
- 356205340448
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,744 miles (+4,353)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 84,744 miles
- Test number
- 743042627586
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight cracking & slight worn inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a nail
- AdvisoryUnder cover fitted
Pass80,391 miles (+4,697)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 80,391 miles
- Test number
- 456254424440
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNear side rear tyre slight worn inner & outer edges
Pass75,694 miles (+143)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 75,694 miles
- Test number
- 808732623319
- NoteN/s/f c.v. gaiter insecure
Fail75,551 miles (+9,784)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,551 miles
- Test number
- 755436613301
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteN/s/f c.v. gaiter insecure
Pass65,767 miles (+9,429)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 65,767 miles
- Test number
- 285554622395
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass56,338 miles (+21,804)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 56,338 miles
- Test number
- 635353921319
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteRear wiper blade ends split.
Fail34,534 miles (-10,353)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,534 miles
- Test number
- 257802321316
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteRear wiper blade ends split.
Pass44,887 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 44,887 miles
- Test number
- 443232110464
- NoteChild seat fitted n/s/ rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.
Fail44,887 miles (+11,808)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,887 miles
- Test number
- 682712410346
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChild seat fitted n/s/ rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.
Pass33,079 miles (+155)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 33,079 miles
- Test number
- 872672629302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,924 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,924 miles
- Test number
- 844346719316
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about LB56 KVM
- Does LB56 KVM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB56 KVM expired on 7 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 KVM?
- The MOT on LB56 KVM expired on 7 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB56 KVM done?
- LB56 KVM was recorded at 134,871 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2024, an average of 7,202 miles a year.
- Has LB56 KVM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 KVM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB56 KVM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB56 KVM find?
- LB56 KVM passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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