
Mercedes-Benz C
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Pass83,412 miles (+13,485)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 83,412 miles
- Test number
- 210554417391
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass59,528 miles (+8,168)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 59,528 miles
- Test number
- 910223562011
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted
Pass51,360 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 51,360 miles
- Test number
- 685254424235
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
Pass34,273 miles (+6,626)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 34,273 miles
- Test number
- 167348771295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 27,647 miles
- Test number
- 881478490294
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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.
Related registrations
- LD56 UABHonda CR-V
- LD56 UACHonda Civic
- LD56 UAEHonda Civic
- LD56 UAFMercedes-Benz A-Class
- LD56 UAKMercedes-Benz E
- LD56 UALMercedes-Benz B-Class
- LD56 UAOMercedes-Benz C
- LD56 UAPMercedes-Benz C
- LD56 UARMercedes-Benz B-Class
- LD56 UASMercedes-Benz C
- LD56 UATMercedes-Benz C
- LD56 UAUMercedes C180 Komp. Avantgarde SE A
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.