Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc
LB56 VGVMOT history
LB56 VGV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz R-Class first used on 15 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,123 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 125,123 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,797 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 VGV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- R-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 15 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 VGV was last recorded at 125,123 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 124,942 miles · 18 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 181 miles
- Average per year
- 6,797 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,123 miles
- 2025 – 124,942 miles
- 2024 – 118,283 miles
- 2023 – 108,155 miles
- 2022 – 91,176 miles
- 2021 – 85,765 miles
- 2020 – 81,398 miles
- 2019 – 76,307 miles
- 2018 – 70,359 miles
- 2017 – 67,754 miles
- 2016 – 64,298 miles
- 2015 – 58,088 miles
- 2014 – 51,740 miles
- 2013 – 45,272 miles
- 2012 – 38,367 miles
- 2011 – 30,714 miles
- 2010 – 23,104 miles
- 2009 – 15,836 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,123 miles
- AdvisoryPark brake just meets MOT efficiency criteria at this time
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,123 miles (+181)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 125,123 miles
- Test number
- 218008884726
- AdvisoryPark brake just meets MOT efficiency criteria at this time
Fail124,942 miles (+6,659)2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,942 miles
- Test number
- 850633763274
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass118,283 miles (+333)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 118,283 miles
- Test number
- 225722034313
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail117,950 miles (+9,795)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,950 miles
- Test number
- 373789122433
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,155 miles (+16,979)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 108,155 miles
- Test number
- 578788843026
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass91,176 miles (+5,411)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 91,176 miles
- Test number
- 703216764660
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Pass85,765 miles (+4,367)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 85,765 miles
- Test number
- 214931829876
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass81,398 miles (+5,091)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 81,398 miles
- Test number
- 823193238340
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass76,307 miles (+5,948)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 76,307 miles
- Test number
- 732023119086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,359 miles (+2,605)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 70,359 miles
- Test number
- 910215250247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,754 miles (+3,456)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 67,754 miles
- Test number
- 697156875327
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass64,298 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 64,298 miles
- Test number
- 962411570021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,294 miles (+6,206)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,294 miles
- Test number
- 993760650988
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass58,088 miles (+6,348)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 58,088 miles
- Test number
- 589552683346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,740 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 51,740 miles
- Test number
- 617947634397
- 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail51,740 miles (+6,468)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,740 miles
- Test number
- 878626834370
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass45,272 miles (+6,905)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 45,272 miles
- Test number
- 297280833363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,367 miles (+7,653)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 38,367 miles
- Test number
- 547484532378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,714 miles (+7,610)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 30,714 miles
- Test number
- 768160251369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,104 miles (+7,268)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 23,104 miles
- Test number
- 643859440308
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail15,836 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,836 miles
- Test number
- 470652549389
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteTinted glass
Pass15,836 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 15,836 miles
- Test number
- 564712949351
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteTinted glass
Questions about LB56 VGV
- Does LB56 VGV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VGV is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 VGV?
- The MOT on LB56 VGV is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 VGV done?
- LB56 VGV was recorded at 125,123 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 6,797 miles a year.
- Has LB56 VGV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 VGV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB56 VGV 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 VGV find?
- LB56 VGV passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: park brake just meets mot efficiency criteria at this time.
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