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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,597 cc

LK56 ETYMOT history

LK56 ETY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 15 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LK56 ETY blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,899 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 ETY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 ETY was last recorded at 120,899 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,712 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
187 miles
Average per year
6,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,899 miles
  • 2025 – 109,927 miles
  • 2024 – 97,315 miles
  • 2023 – 84,699 miles
  • 2021 – 82,233 miles
  • 2020 – 80,202 miles
  • 2019 – 78,049 miles
  • 2018 – 74,154 miles
  • 2017 – 70,599 miles
  • 2016 – 63,347 miles
  • 2015 – 55,816 miles
  • 2014 – 48,638 miles
  • 2013 – 37,558 miles
  • 2012 – 29,206 miles
  • 2011 – 20,994 miles
  • 2010 – 15,554 miles
  • 2009 – 11,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,899 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,899 miles (+187)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,899 miles
    Test number
    560919514305
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,712 miles (+10,785)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,712 miles
    Test number
    920702556576
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,927 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    109,927 miles
    Test number
    719237859128
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail109,927 miles (+12,612)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,927 miles
    Test number
    944477906927
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,315 miles (+12,616)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    97,315 miles
    Test number
    320178945780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,699 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    84,699 miles
    Test number
    329390873231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,233 miles (+2,031)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,233 miles
    Test number
    881653178399
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,202 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,202 miles
    Test number
    517454947752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,049 miles (+3,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,049 miles
    Test number
    373713976253
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower trailing arm bushes splitting
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  10. Pass74,154 miles (+3,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    74,154 miles
    Test number
    540033233698
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps hazy

  11. Pass70,599 miles (+7,252)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    70,599 miles
    Test number
    989827829330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    63,347 miles
    Test number
    958304102059
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low

  13. Fail63,347 miles (+7,531)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,347 miles
    Test number
    894041368616
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low

  14. Pass55,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    55,816 miles
    Test number
    249369929115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,816 miles (+7,178)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,816 miles
    Test number
    414244090491
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass48,638 miles (+11,080)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,638 miles
    Test number
    146203924319
    • NoteNearside front outer/inner sill damaged and jacking point missing

  17. Pass37,558 miles (+8,352)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    37,558 miles
    Test number
    447063023382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,206 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,206 miles
    Test number
    877170742335
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass29,206 miles (+8,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    29,206 miles
    Test number
    885130442304
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass20,994 miles (+5,440)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    20,994 miles
    Test number
    918073641320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,554 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    15,554 miles
    Test number
    440472840436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    11,077 miles
    Test number
    230451039306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 ETY

Does LK56 ETY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 ETY is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 ETY?
The MOT on LK56 ETY is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 ETY done?
LK56 ETY was recorded at 120,899 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 6,768 miles a year.
Has LK56 ETY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 ETY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LK56 ETY 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 ETY find?
LK56 ETY passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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