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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

LB56 NPCMOT history

LB56 NPC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
80,650 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 NPC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 NPC was last recorded at 80,650 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 1,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,257 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,393 miles
Average per year
3,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,650 miles
  • 2025 – 79,257 miles
  • 2024 – 77,388 miles
  • 2023 – 76,435 miles
  • 2022 – 74,077 miles
  • 2021 – 71,127 miles
  • 2020 – 67,405 miles
  • 2019 – 65,754 miles
  • 2018 – 63,321 miles
  • 2017 – 61,263 miles
  • 2016 – 60,821 miles
  • 2015 – 58,472 miles
  • 2014 – 54,589 miles
  • 2013 – 49,150 miles
  • 2012 – 43,278 miles
  • 2011 – 37,754 miles
  • 2010 – 34,368 miles
  • 2009 – 27,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,650 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH lower coils

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Over sills fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine cover & under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,650 miles (+1,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    80,650 miles
    Test number
    119597427540
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,257 miles (+1,869)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    79,257 miles
    Test number
    506829756475
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass77,388 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    77,388 miles
    Test number
    505536195294
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail77,388 miles (+953)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,388 miles
    Test number
    536365985958
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted friction material insecure (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,435 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    76,435 miles
    Test number
    421971844132
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside both tyres - outer sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake poor performance (both sides not locking on test)

  6. Fail76,435 miles (+2,358)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,435 miles
    Test number
    971930801590
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside both tyres - outer sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake poor performance (both sides not locking on test)

  7. Pass74,077 miles (+2,950)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,077 miles
    Test number
    817994627588
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front bumper slightly damaged

  8. Pass71,127 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,127 miles
    Test number
    298676354345
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail71,127 miles (+3,722)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,127 miles
    Test number
    342267711250
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass67,405 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,405 miles
    Test number
    670188143202
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOver sills fitted

  11. Fail67,405 miles (+1,651)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,405 miles
    Test number
    415158088523
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOver sills fitted

  12. Pass65,754 miles (+2,433)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,754 miles
    Test number
    449009603191
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOver sills fitted
    • AdvisorySlight damage nearside front sidewall damage

  13. Pass63,321 miles (+2,058)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,321 miles
    Test number
    222586375079
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOver sills fitted
    • AdvisorySlight sidewall damage nearside front tyre

  14. Pass61,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,263 miles
    Test number
    376371766888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,263 miles (+442)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,263 miles
    Test number
    334853488222
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass60,821 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,821 miles
    Test number
    452895122646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,472 miles (+3,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    58,472 miles
    Test number
    137890035246
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass54,589 miles (+5,439)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,589 miles
    Test number
    298771534260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,150 miles (+5,872)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,150 miles
    Test number
    676835623291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass43,278 miles (+5,524)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,278 miles
    Test number
    908467922241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass37,754 miles (+60)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,754 miles
    Test number
    657398031246
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlastic shields covering majority of underside of vehicle

  22. Pass37,694 miles (+3,326)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,694 miles
    Test number
    905392431271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge and outer sidewall perishing
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread worn close to wear bars
    • NotePlastic shields covering majority of underside of vehicle

  23. Pass34,368 miles (+6,822)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,368 miles
    Test number
    473093140357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,546 miles
    Test number
    751473149322
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail27,545 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,545 miles
    Test number
    180033549397
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB56 NPC

Does LB56 NPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 NPC is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 NPC?
The MOT on LB56 NPC is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 NPC done?
LB56 NPC was recorded at 80,650 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 3,164 miles a year.
Has LB56 NPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 NPC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 NPC 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 NPC find?
LB56 NPC passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear.

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