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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LK56 CZEMOT history

LK56 CZE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 210,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

LK56 CZE black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
210,153 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 CZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 CZE was last recorded at 210,153 miles on 22 May 2026, 581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,572 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
581 miles
Average per year
10,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,153 miles
  • 2025 – 209,572 miles
  • 2024 – 206,979 miles
  • 2023 – 205,789 miles
  • 2022 – 203,870 miles
  • 2021 – 200,487 miles
  • 2020 – 199,343 miles
  • 2019 – 194,686 miles
  • 2018 – 190,465 miles
  • 2017 – 183,717 miles
  • 2016 – 169,459 miles
  • 2015 – 145,029 miles
  • 2014 – 124,092 miles
  • 2013 – 93,949 miles
  • 2012 – 68,003 miles
  • 2011 – 44,262 miles
  • 2010 – 40,620 miles
  • 2009 – 29,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,153 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderseal appied rear suspension components

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 Coil spring corroded x2

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front brake discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake pads worn to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,153 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    210,153 miles
    Test number
    190260763055
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal appied rear suspension components

  2. Fail210,152 miles (+580)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,152 miles
    Test number
    397540941581
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderseal appied rear suspension components

  3. Pass209,572 miles (+2,593)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    209,572 miles
    Test number
    694495774292
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass206,979 miles (+1,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    206,979 miles
    Test number
    942254149691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass205,789 miles (+1,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    205,789 miles
    Test number
    755756067189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass203,870 miles (+3,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    203,870 miles
    Test number
    240988953323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass200,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    200,487 miles
    Test number
    543846826598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail200,487 miles (+1,144)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,487 miles
    Test number
    101123483430
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass199,343 miles (+4,657)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    199,343 miles
    Test number
    910308065455
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass194,686 miles (+4,221)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    194,686 miles
    Test number
    831920319947
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass190,465 miles (+6,748)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    190,465 miles
    Test number
    152932620660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass183,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    183,717 miles
    Test number
    496643323662
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack arms

  13. Fail183,717 miles (+14,258)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,717 miles
    Test number
    592420838937
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack arms

  14. Pass169,459 miles (+150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    169,459 miles
    Test number
    340915465876
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn to limit

  15. Fail169,309 miles (+24,280)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,309 miles
    Test number
    346746916934
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn to limit
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn to excess

  16. Pass145,029 miles (+20,937)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    145,029 miles
    Test number
    605152145102
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn to excess

  17. Pass124,092 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    124,092 miles
    Test number
    335377604259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail123,892 miles (+29,943)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,892 miles
    Test number
    825844204272
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass93,949 miles (+25,946)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,949 miles
    Test number
    906506063137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,003 miles
    Test number
    826135472165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,003 miles (+23,741)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,003 miles
    Test number
    357195472197
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  22. Pass44,262 miles (+3,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,262 miles
    Test number
    989513391161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass40,620 miles (+10,693)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,620 miles
    Test number
    874983290264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,927 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,927 miles
    Test number
    252552279230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

Questions about LK56 CZE

Does LK56 CZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 CZE is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 CZE?
The MOT on LK56 CZE is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 CZE done?
LK56 CZE was recorded at 210,153 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 10,829 miles a year.
Has LK56 CZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 CZE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LK56 CZE 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 CZE find?
LK56 CZE passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2; offside tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear, and 1 more.

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