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Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LE56 TAYMOT history

LE56 TAY is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2024.

LE56 TAY grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2025
Mileage
147,439 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE56 TAY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE56 TAY was last recorded at 147,439 miles on 1 Mar 2024, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,385 miles · 19 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
5,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,439 miles
  • 2022 – 144,822 miles
  • 2021 – 140,656 miles
  • 2020 – 136,613 miles
  • 2019 – 131,514 miles
  • 2018 – 125,177 miles
  • 2017 – 121,599 miles
  • 2016 – 118,699 miles
  • 2015 – 116,233 miles
  • 2014 – 111,569 miles
  • 2013 – 106,699 miles
  • 2012 – 98,915 miles
  • 2011 – 92,294 miles
  • 2010 – 79,005 miles
  • 2009 – 64,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,439 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At Legal Limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At Legal Limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,439 miles (+54)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    147,439 miles
    Test number
    111021140056
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At Legal Limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At Legal Limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail147,385 miles (+2,563)3 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,385 miles
    Test number
    112078880908
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At Legal Limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At Legal Limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass144,822 miles (+4,166)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    144,822 miles
    Test number
    451318722104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass140,656 miles (+4,043)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,656 miles
    Test number
    660491508304
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass136,613 miles (+5,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,613 miles
    Test number
    203150361210
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass131,514 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,514 miles
    Test number
    304989885505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail131,477 miles (+6,300)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,477 miles
    Test number
    405805035837
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass125,177 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    125,177 miles
    Test number
    342399494018
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail125,176 miles (+3,577)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,176 miles
    Test number
    776758712051
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass121,599 miles (+2,900)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    121,599 miles
    Test number
    443450614339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen washer week but passenger side covers screen

  11. Pass118,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    118,699 miles
    Test number
    522995635943
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail118,699 miles (+2,466)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,699 miles
    Test number
    955965398326
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass116,233 miles (+4,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,233 miles
    Test number
    110007559547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass111,569 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    111,569 miles
    Test number
    527836284250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail111,568 miles (+4,869)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,568 miles
    Test number
    146384884244
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass106,699 miles (+7,784)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    106,699 miles
    Test number
    388602293438
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front headlight aim kick just met limmit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass98,915 miles (+6,621)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    98,915 miles
    Test number
    315467482491
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass92,294 miles (+13,289)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    92,294 miles
    Test number
    628872891287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,005 miles (+14,550)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    79,005 miles
    Test number
    584089880226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,455 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,455 miles
    Test number
    703002099291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,323 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,323 miles
    Test number
    593575619291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail61,323 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,323 miles
    Test number
    523165419211
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE56 TAY

Does LE56 TAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE56 TAY expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE56 TAY?
The MOT on LE56 TAY expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE56 TAY done?
LE56 TAY was recorded at 147,439 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2024, an average of 5,908 miles a year.
Has LE56 TAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE56 TAY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LE56 TAY 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 LE56 TAY find?
LE56 TAY passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2024 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 6 more.

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