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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,498 cc

LK56 AHDMOT history

LK56 AHD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 125,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

LK56 AHD black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
125,003 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 AHD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 AHD was last recorded at 125,003 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 7,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,550 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,453 miles
Average per year
6,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,003 miles
  • 2025 – 117,550 miles
  • 2024 – 115,843 miles
  • 2023 – 113,013 miles
  • 2022 – 106,754 miles
  • 2021 – 101,414 miles
  • 2020 – 97,520 miles
  • 2019 – 87,960 miles
  • 2018 – 78,473 miles
  • 2017 – 68,530 miles
  • 2016 – 60,202 miles
  • 2014 – 47,340 miles
  • 2013 – 41,582 miles
  • 2012 – 37,719 miles
  • 2011 – 35,787 miles
  • 2010 – 26,209 miles
  • 2009 – 20,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,003 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake needs slight adjustment

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,003 miles (+7,453)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    125,003 miles
    Test number
    952288558370
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake needs slight adjustment

  2. Pass117,550 miles (+1,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    117,550 miles
    Test number
    862274502844
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass115,843 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,843 miles
    Test number
    808481362536
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail115,843 miles (+2,830)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,843 miles
    Test number
    786160093927
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass113,013 miles (+6,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,013 miles
    Test number
    191039708541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass106,754 miles (+5,340)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,754 miles
    Test number
    926050221186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,414 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,414 miles
    Test number
    450233088555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,520 miles (+9,560)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,520 miles
    Test number
    880979605525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,960 miles (+9,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,960 miles
    Test number
    771195058447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass78,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,473 miles
    Test number
    238204089886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,473 miles (+9,943)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,473 miles
    Test number
    424760357811
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  12. Pass68,530 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    68,530 miles
    Test number
    572695984146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail68,462 miles (+8,260)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,462 miles
    Test number
    565142834264
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass60,202 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,202 miles
    Test number
    451114381244
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights adjusted to have a flat beam pattern

  15. Fail60,202 miles (+12,862)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,202 miles
    Test number
    277566231096
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass47,340 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,340 miles
    Test number
    576619034300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,953 miles (+4,371)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,953 miles
    Test number
    727367364137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,582 miles (+3,863)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,582 miles
    Test number
    675015503253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,719 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,719 miles
    Test number
    118488802271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,787 miles (+9,578)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,787 miles
    Test number
    277652771222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,209 miles
    Test number
    390584020230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,208 miles (+5,366)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,208 miles
    Test number
    244794820277
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass20,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    20,842 miles
    Test number
    403610469250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 AHD

Does LK56 AHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 AHD is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 AHD?
The MOT on LK56 AHD is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 AHD done?
LK56 AHD was recorded at 125,003 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 6,290 miles a year.
Has LK56 AHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 AHD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LK56 AHD 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 LK56 AHD find?
LK56 AHD passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: central rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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