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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,498 cc

LB56 WFLMOT history

LB56 WFL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 25 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 64,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
64,727 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 WFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 WFL was last recorded at 64,727 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 5,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Dec 2018: 35,544 miles, lower than 54,029 miles on 4 Oct 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
58,937 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,790 miles
Average per year
3,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,727 miles
  • 2024 – 58,937 miles
  • 2023 – 58,124 miles
  • 2022 – 56,890 miles
  • 2021 – 55,756 miles
  • 2020 – 55,054 miles
  • 2019 – 54,013 miles
  • 2018 – 53,347 miles
  • 2017 – 54,029 miles
  • 2016 – 49,166 miles
  • 2015 – 44,728 miles
  • 2014 – 38,782 miles
  • 2013 – 32,836 miles
  • 2012 – 26,342 miles
  • 2011 – 23,352 miles
  • 2010 – 18,346 miles
  • 2009 – 14,031 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,727 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass64,727 miles (+5,790)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    64,727 miles
    Test number
    281162099912
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass58,937 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    58,937 miles
    Test number
    235098952324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,124 miles (+1,234)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    58,124 miles
    Test number
    714375347227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass56,890 miles (+1,134)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    56,890 miles
    Test number
    739787011076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass55,756 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    55,756 miles
    Test number
    424718795838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail55,756 miles (+702)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,756 miles
    Test number
    518181558848
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass55,054 miles (+1,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,054 miles
    Test number
    337022810451
    • AdvisoryClunking sound from steering column when rocked

  8. Pass54,013 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,013 miles
    Test number
    375980931182
    • AdvisorySlight knocking sound from upper steering column

  9. Fail54,012 miles (+665)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,012 miles
    Test number
    111278764902
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight knocking sound from upper steering column

  10. Pass53,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    53,347 miles
    Test number
    355407492641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,544 miles (-18,485)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,544 miles
    Test number
    406627923474
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass54,029 miles (+4,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,029 miles
    Test number
    803041088859
    • Advisory**no access to rear seats/seat belts**

  13. Pass49,166 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,166 miles
    Test number
    451495535298
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail49,165 miles (+4,437)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,165 miles
    Test number
    999901259610
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail44,728 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,728 miles
    Test number
    510642065027
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass44,728 miles (+5,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,728 miles
    Test number
    979161901214
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass38,782 miles (+5,946)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,782 miles
    Test number
    116387394291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,836 miles (+6,494)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,836 miles
    Test number
    115762603355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,342 miles (+2,990)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,342 miles
    Test number
    748143632282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,352 miles (+5,006)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,352 miles
    Test number
    307698301382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,346 miles (+4,315)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,346 miles
    Test number
    624922500383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,031 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    14,031 miles
    Test number
    901952929345
    • NoteRear number plate

  23. Fail14,029 miles1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,029 miles
    Test number
    564192129364
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear number plate

Questions about LB56 WFL

Does LB56 WFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 WFL is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 WFL?
The MOT on LB56 WFL is valid until 10 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 WFL done?
LB56 WFL was recorded at 64,727 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 3,156 miles a year.
Has LB56 WFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 WFL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 WFL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 WFL find?
LB56 WFL passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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