
Mercedes-Benz CLK
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc
LD56 KCDMOT history
LD56 KCD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,967 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 125,967 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,701 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD56 KCD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 24 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD56 KCD was last recorded at 125,967 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 125,959 miles · 27 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 6,701 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,967 miles
- 2025 – 122,303 miles
- 2024 – 118,240 miles
- 2023 – 114,134 miles
- 2022 – 108,744 miles
- 2021 – 100,829 miles
- 2020 – 94,822 miles
- 2019 – 89,458 miles
- 2018 – 82,688 miles
- 2017 – 75,772 miles
- 2016 – 62,831 miles
- 2015 – 47,721 miles
- 2014 – 39,085 miles
- 2013 – 35,184 miles
- 2012 – 29,931 miles
- 2011 – 22,748 miles
- 2009 – 15,650 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust joint fixing bolts have deep surface corrosion (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play close to fail advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe ferrule corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front head light faded has some pattern distortionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s cases have deep corrosion (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear n/s and o/s suspension link rods have deep surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s n/s close to exes advise repair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has deep cut
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight misshape across tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front disc back plates shields rotted and weak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Head lights come on when engine running wont turn off
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 12 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,967 miles (+8)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 125,967 miles
- Test number
- 743122314454
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust joint fixing bolts have deep surface corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play close to fail advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe ferrule corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front head light faded has some pattern distortion
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s cases have deep corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear n/s and o/s suspension link rods have deep surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail125,959 miles (+3,656)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,959 miles
- Test number
- 758080466167
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust joint fixing bolts have deep surface corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play close to fail advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe ferrule corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front head light faded has some pattern distortion
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s cases have deep corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear n/s and o/s suspension link rods have deep surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass122,303 miles (+4,063)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 122,303 miles
- Test number
- 813034664333
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush has some play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to fail advise repair (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust joint bolt deeply corroded
- AdvisoryFront plastic under cover damaged
Pass118,240 miles (+94)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 118,240 miles
- Test number
- 609369876954
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s n/s close to exes advise repair
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight misshape across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has deep cut inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront disc back plates shields rotted and weak
- AdvisoryHead lights come on when engine running wont turn off
Fail118,146 miles (+4,012)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,146 miles
- Test number
- 379163370115
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding when hand brake applied wont release (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding when hand brake applied wont release (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s n/s close to exes advise repair
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight misshape across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront disc back plates shields rotted and weak
- AdvisoryHead lights come on when engine running wont turn off
Pass114,134 miles (+5,390)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 114,134 miles
- Test number
- 349729644228
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective held with jubilee clips (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside faded slightly advise polish (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and offside (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside slight tread distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to excess advise replace (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively return spring weak (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFactory covers under body restricting view of some components
Pass108,744 miles (+7,915)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 108,744 miles
- Test number
- 213201262171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward joint close to exes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHand brake foot control has weak return springs is working ok
- AdvisoryRear exhaust joint bolts corroded
Pass100,829 miles (+100)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 100,829 miles
- Test number
- 504821661324
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front disc back plate corroded and weak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension tie bar arms n/s and o/s have age related perishing on bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail100,729 miles (+5,907)1 major2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,729 miles
- Test number
- 905295821111
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm has exes play in outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front disc back plate corroded and weak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension tie bar arms n/s and o/s have age related perishing on bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,822 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 94,822 miles
- Test number
- 185739034644
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Fail94,822 miles (+5,364)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,822 miles
- Test number
- 643456898001
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Pass89,458 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 89,458 miles
- Test number
- 820510507226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,456 miles (+6,768)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,456 miles
- Test number
- 900027013161
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass82,688 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 82,688 miles
- Test number
- 956666909501
- AdvisoryRear Flexible brake hoses perishing both sides
Fail82,688 miles (+6,916)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,688 miles
- Test number
- 451875181109
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Flexible brake hoses perishing both sides
Pass75,772 miles (+2,355)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 75,772 miles
- Test number
- 542026041794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,417 miles (+10,586)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 73,417 miles
- Test number
- 869320173209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,831 miles (+15,110)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 62,831 miles
- Test number
- 125211543071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,721 miles (+8,636)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 47,721 miles
- Test number
- 956738945071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,085 miles3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,085 miles
- Test number
- 289839044007
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,085 miles (+3,901)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 39,085 miles
- Test number
- 578779544075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,184 miles (+5,253)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 35,184 miles
- Test number
- 815161763068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,931 miles (+52)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 29,931 miles
- Test number
- 287546352064
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail29,879 miles (+7,131)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,879 miles
- Test number
- 896479742039
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,748 miles (+7,098)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 22,748 miles
- Test number
- 188813851032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,650 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 15,650 miles
- Test number
- 460416719347
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Questions about LD56 KCD
- Does LD56 KCD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 KCD is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD56 KCD?
- The MOT on LD56 KCD is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD56 KCD done?
- LD56 KCD was recorded at 125,967 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 6,701 miles a year.
- Has LD56 KCD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD56 KCD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LD56 KCD 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 LD56 KCD find?
- LD56 KCD passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective exhaust joint fixing bolts have deep surface corrosion; nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play close to fail advise replace; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area, and 5 more.
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