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Mercedes-Benz E

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

LB56 NPNMOT history

LB56 NPN is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 194,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
194,890 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 NPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 NPN was last recorded at 194,890 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 10,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,518 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,372 miles
Average per year
10,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,890 miles
  • 2025 – 184,518 miles
  • 2024 – 176,647 miles
  • 2023 – 161,722 miles
  • 2022 – 147,845 miles
  • 2021 – 126,623 miles
  • 2020 – 115,688 miles
  • 2019 – 105,336 miles
  • 2018 – 89,017 miles
  • 2016 – 78,965 miles
  • 2015 – 54,058 miles
  • 2014 – 48,619 miles
  • 2013 – 46,315 miles
  • 2012 – 40,583 miles
  • 2011 – 34,463 miles
  • 2010 – 28,191 miles
  • 2009 – 22,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,890 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost arm ball joint dust cover

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost arm ball joint dust cover

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chipping

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Chips to windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,890 miles (+10,372)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    194,890 miles
    Test number
    311218738084
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass184,518 miles (+7,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    184,518 miles
    Test number
    733276569354
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass176,647 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    176,647 miles
    Test number
    548378681844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail176,579 miles (+14,857)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,579 miles
    Test number
    601075941151
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass161,722 miles (+13,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    161,722 miles
    Test number
    948195364889
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass147,845 miles (+21,222)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,845 miles
    Test number
    348760384124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,623 miles (+536)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,623 miles
    Test number
    275365307349
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chipping (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail126,087 miles (+10,399)1 dangerous1 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,087 miles
    Test number
    995953353216
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chipping (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass115,688 miles (+10,352)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,688 miles
    Test number
    615679575324
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChips to windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass105,336 miles (+16,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    105,336 miles
    Test number
    918696286188
    • AdvisoryChips to windscreen

  11. Pass89,017 miles (+10,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,017 miles
    Test number
    282134146708
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass78,965 miles (+24,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,965 miles
    Test number
    558559717136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

  13. Pass54,058 miles (+5,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,058 miles
    Test number
    305599380381
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low

  14. Pass48,619 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,619 miles
    Test number
    769519114366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,315 miles (+5,732)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,315 miles
    Test number
    145890533321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,583 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,583 miles
    Test number
    105882232371
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass40,583 miles (+6,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,583 miles
    Test number
    419742432303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass34,463 miles (+6,272)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    34,463 miles
    Test number
    175237121324
    • NoteFront wipers starting to smear windscreen
    • NoteHole in nearside rear lamp causing it to emit white light

  19. Pass28,191 miles (+5,754)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,191 miles
    Test number
    874577620374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,437 miles
    Test number
    413378629467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB56 NPN

Does LB56 NPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 NPN is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 NPN?
The MOT on LB56 NPN is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 NPN done?
LB56 NPN was recorded at 194,890 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 10,644 miles a year.
Has LB56 NPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 NPN has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 NPN 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 NPN find?
LB56 NPN passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, outer ball joint; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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