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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

LB56 NOUMOT history

LB56 NOU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 188,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
188,446 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 NOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 NOU was last recorded at 188,446 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 4,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,438 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,008 miles
Average per year
8,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,446 miles
  • 2024 – 184,438 miles
  • 2023 – 180,779 miles
  • 2022 – 177,785 miles
  • 2021 – 177,377 miles
  • 2019 – 169,834 miles
  • 2017 – 149,755 miles
  • 2016 – 137,260 miles
  • 2015 – 125,860 miles
  • 2014 – 113,546 miles
  • 2013 – 97,535 miles
  • 2012 – 84,496 miles
  • 2011 – 61,635 miles
  • 2010 – 52,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,446 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm inner bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,446 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    188,446 miles
    Test number
    670669012988
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail188,446 miles (+4,008)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,446 miles
    Test number
    948234850432
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass184,438 miles (+3,659)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    184,438 miles
    Test number
    667136447097
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working and lens damaged

  4. Pass180,779 miles (+2,994)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    180,779 miles
    Test number
    430600873773
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring the view of testable items
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass177,785 miles (+408)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    177,785 miles
    Test number
    670066343463
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion

  6. Pass177,377 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    177,377 miles
    Test number
    627378456406
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail177,377 miles (+7,543)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,377 miles
    Test number
    294803777380
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass169,834 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    169,834 miles
    Test number
    801050310149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail169,834 miles (+5,600)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,834 miles
    Test number
    599691018925
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass164,234 miles (+14,479)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    164,234 miles
    Test number
    226140050512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass149,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    149,755 miles
    Test number
    792906663813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail212,665 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,665 miles
    Test number
    512330296069
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Fail149,753 miles (+12,493)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,753 miles
    Test number
    867986713346
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass137,260 miles (+11,400)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    137,260 miles
    Test number
    986309159626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    125,860 miles
    Test number
    169928315512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail125,860 miles (+12,314)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,860 miles
    Test number
    670254440767
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass113,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    113,546 miles
    Test number
    277312254360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail113,546 miles (+16,011)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,546 miles
    Test number
    319432554394
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass97,535 miles (+13,039)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    97,535 miles
    Test number
    996767633389
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber split

  20. Pass84,496 miles (+22,861)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    84,496 miles
    Test number
    335112562387
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber split

  21. Fail61,635 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,635 miles
    Test number
    176760261127
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  22. Pass61,635 miles (+9,283)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,635 miles
    Test number
    708910961157
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  23. Pass52,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,352 miles
    Test number
    924515750149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 NOU

Does LB56 NOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 NOU is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 NOU?
The MOT on LB56 NOU is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 NOU done?
LB56 NOU was recorded at 188,446 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 8,782 miles a year.
Has LB56 NOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 NOU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 NOU 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 NOU find?
LB56 NOU passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes; rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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