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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

LD56 UAMMOT history

LD56 UAM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 196,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2023.

LD56 UAM black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2024
Mileage
196,757 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 UAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2024
Latest MOT test
16 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 UAM was last recorded at 196,757 miles on 16 May 2023, 20,762 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,995 miles · 11 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
20,762 miles
Average per year
13,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 196,757 miles
  • 2021 – 175,995 miles
  • 2020 – 172,045 miles
  • 2019 – 99,277 miles
  • 2018 – 97,295 miles
  • 2017 – 83,412 miles
  • 2016 – 69,927 miles
  • 2015 – 59,528 miles
  • 2014 – 51,360 miles
  • 2013 – 46,306 miles
  • 2012 – 40,946 miles
  • 2011 – 34,273 miles
  • 2010 – 27,647 miles
  • 2009 – 16,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,757 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • "ESP faulty" message appear on MFD, ESP lamp extinguish after engine start

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,757 miles (+20,762)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    196,757 miles
    Test number
    111825158125
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass175,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    175,995 miles
    Test number
    581284311807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail175,995 miles (+3,950)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,995 miles
    Test number
    977148507017
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass172,045 miles (+175)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    172,045 miles
    Test number
    867111712220
    • Advisory"ESP faulty" message appear on MFD, ESP lamp extinguish after engine start
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail171,870 miles1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,870 miles
    Test number
    224553912274
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S less them O/S (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Advisory"ESP faulty" message appear on MFD, ESP lamp extinguish after engine start
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail171,866 km1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,866 km
    Test number
    811744930551
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn, replace with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass99,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,277 miles
    Test number
    308145649615
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail99,277 miles (+1,982)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,277 miles
    Test number
    651870752966
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass97,295 miles (+13,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,295 miles
    Test number
    591318448573
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass83,412 miles (+13,485)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,412 miles
    Test number
    210554417391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,927 miles
    Test number
    813784083521
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Fail69,927 miles (+10,399)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,927 miles
    Test number
    601854791368
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Pass59,528 miles (+8,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,528 miles
    Test number
    910223562011
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
  14. Pass51,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    685254424235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,360 miles (+5,054)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    279543224228
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  16. Pass46,306 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,306 miles
    Test number
    996981903343
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  17. Fail46,306 miles (+5,360)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,306 miles
    Test number
    158971903399
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  18. Pass40,946 miles (+6,673)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,946 miles
    Test number
    377737292434
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  19. Pass34,273 miles (+6,626)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,273 miles
    Test number
    167348771295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,647 miles
    Test number
    881478490294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,647 miles (+11,231)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,647 miles
    Test number
    694945690248
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass16,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,416 miles
    Test number
    634669459200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 UAM

Does LD56 UAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD56 UAM expired on 15 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD56 UAM?
The MOT on LD56 UAM expired on 15 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD56 UAM done?
LD56 UAM was recorded at 196,757 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2023, an average of 13,200 miles a year.
Has LD56 UAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 UAM has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LD56 UAM 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 UAM find?
LD56 UAM passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2023 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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