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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 3,498 cc

LB56 VGRMOT history

LB56 VGR is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 71,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
71,384 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VGR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VGR was last recorded at 71,384 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 1,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,710 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,674 miles
Average per year
3,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,384 miles
  • 2024 – 69,710 miles
  • 2023 – 67,303 miles
  • 2022 – 65,409 miles
  • 2021 – 63,070 miles
  • 2020 – 61,334 miles
  • 2019 – 59,035 miles
  • 2018 – 53,835 miles
  • 2017 – 50,237 miles
  • 2016 – 43,843 miles
  • 2015 – 39,207 miles
  • 2014 – 33,315 miles
  • 2013 – 28,334 miles
  • 2012 – 19,263 miles
  • 2010 – 15,962 miles
  • 2009 – 12,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,384 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Cloudy / Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy / Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,384 miles (+1,674)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,384 miles
    Test number
    515231680191
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Cloudy / Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy / Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass69,710 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    69,710 miles
    Test number
    559948052663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,303 miles (+1,894)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    67,303 miles
    Test number
    906143959617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,409 miles (+2,339)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,409 miles
    Test number
    400683307779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,070 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,070 miles
    Test number
    800927738154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,334 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,334 miles
    Test number
    409136847590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,035 miles (+5,200)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,035 miles
    Test number
    501616375943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,835 miles (+3,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,835 miles
    Test number
    416562609117
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass50,237 miles (+6,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,237 miles
    Test number
    938906042191
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

  10. Pass43,843 miles (+4,636)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    43,843 miles
    Test number
    398867741443
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass39,207 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,207 miles
    Test number
    712766712746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail39,205 miles (+5,890)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,205 miles
    Test number
    614654235701
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass33,315 miles (+4,981)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    33,315 miles
    Test number
    977889084228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass28,334 miles (+9,071)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,334 miles
    Test number
    616111103358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,263 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,263 miles
    Test number
    128821012436
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail19,262 miles (+3,300)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,262 miles
    Test number
    808731312038
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass15,962 miles (+3,408)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    15,962 miles
    Test number
    310896520376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    12,554 miles
    Test number
    424328409424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 VGR

Does LB56 VGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VGR is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VGR?
The MOT on LB56 VGR is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 VGR done?
LB56 VGR was recorded at 71,384 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 3,690 miles a year.
Has LB56 VGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VGR has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on LB56 VGR 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 VGR find?
LB56 VGR passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy / discoloured; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy / discoloured; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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