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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,035 cc

LB56 YPFMOT history

LB56 YPF is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 75,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
75,171 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 YPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,035 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 YPF was last recorded at 75,171 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2018: 67,091 miles, lower than 625,010 miles on 4 Mar 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
75,057 miles · 2 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
114 miles
Average per year
2,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,171 miles
  • 2023 – 75,057 miles
  • 2022 – 74,973 miles
  • 2021 – 74,205 miles
  • 2020 – 73,036 miles
  • 2019 – 70,504 miles
  • 2018 – 67,091 miles
  • 2017 – 625,010 miles
  • 2016 – 58,562 miles
  • 2014 – 53,753 miles
  • 2013 – 47,152 miles
  • 2012 – 43,680 miles
  • 2011 – 39,402 miles
  • 2010 – 37,186 miles
  • 2009 – 29,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,171 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe corrded

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    75,171 miles
    Test number
    113822620782
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe corrded

  2. Fail75,171 miles (+114)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,171 miles
    Test number
    265426190115
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe corrded

  3. Pass75,057 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,057 miles
    Test number
    998467758900
    • 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))

  4. Fail75,057 miles (+84)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,057 miles
    Test number
    971018375340
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • 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))

  5. Fail74,973 miles (+768)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,973 miles
    Test number
    617669664287
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))

  6. Pass74,205 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    74,205 miles
    Test number
    414962879309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,203 miles (+1,167)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,203 miles
    Test number
    223904294818
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,036 miles (+2,532)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,036 miles
    Test number
    438272999199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,504 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,504 miles
    Test number
    694785952089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,503 miles (+3,412)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,503 miles
    Test number
    388647117636
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass67,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,091 miles
    Test number
    579214030371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail67,091 miles (-557,919)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,091 miles
    Test number
    540324715326
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass625,010 miles (+562,502)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    625,010 miles
    Test number
    994366439685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,508 miles (+3,946)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,508 miles
    Test number
    939177332345
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass58,562 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,562 miles
    Test number
    229256831729
    • AdvisoryUNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

  16. Fail58,559 miles (+4,806)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,559 miles
    Test number
    348298073419
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryUNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

  17. Pass53,753 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    53,753 miles
    Test number
    659087454392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Fail53,753 miles (+6,354)4 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,753 miles
    Test number
    857236854361
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Pass47,399 miles (+247)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,399 miles
    Test number
    606963914002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail47,152 miles (+3,472)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,152 miles
    Test number
    718301263340
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass43,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,680 miles
    Test number
    168893752380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail43,680 miles (+4,278)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,680 miles
    Test number
    569863452334
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail39,402 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,402 miles
    Test number
    319165351398
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  24. Pass39,402 miles (+2,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,402 miles
    Test number
    945245951372
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  25. Pass37,186 miles (+7,562)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,186 miles
    Test number
    633222200314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,624 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,624 miles
    Test number
    333488749346
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB56 YPF

Does LB56 YPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 YPF is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 YPF?
The MOT on LB56 YPF is valid until 7 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 YPF done?
LB56 YPF was recorded at 75,171 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 2,850 miles a year.
Has LB56 YPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 YPF has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 YPF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 YPF find?
LB56 YPF passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front subframe corrded.

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