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Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LK56 FMVMOT history

LK56 FMV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

LK56 FMV silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
115,393 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 FMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LK56 FMV was last recorded at 115,393 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 1,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,980 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,413 miles
Average per year
3,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,393 miles
  • 2025 – 113,980 miles
  • 2024 – 112,200 miles
  • 2023 – 109,963 miles
  • 2022 – 109,002 miles
  • 2021 – 105,707 miles
  • 2020 – 102,136 miles
  • 2019 – 99,906 miles
  • 2018 – 98,143 miles
  • 2017 – 96,841 miles
  • 2016 – 96,068 miles
  • 2015 – 94,177 miles
  • 2014 – 91,924 miles
  • 2013 – 89,142 miles
  • 2012 – 77,146 miles
  • 2010 – 59,397 miles
  • 2009 – 51,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,393 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront undertray loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,393 miles (+1,413)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,393 miles
    Test number
    721198688381
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront undertray loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass113,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,980 miles
    Test number
    372658129403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail113,980 miles (+1,780)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,980 miles
    Test number
    784785277962
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass112,200 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,200 miles
    Test number
    101020950611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,963 miles
    Test number
    662620759243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,963 miles (+961)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,963 miles
    Test number
    959045982735
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken DANGEROUS TO DRIVE!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass109,002 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,002 miles
    Test number
    740674557818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,707 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,707 miles
    Test number
    551839309083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,136 miles
    Test number
    874037475607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,136 miles (+2,230)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,136 miles
    Test number
    548122627407
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass99,906 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,906 miles
    Test number
    814589408344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,143 miles
    Test number
    716964099469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail98,143 miles (+1,302)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,143 miles
    Test number
    855994766078
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass96,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,841 miles
    Test number
    960917358507
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower arms (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail96,841 miles (+773)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,841 miles
    Test number
    555085188997
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower arms (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass96,068 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,068 miles
    Test number
    425309496091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,177 miles (+2,253)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,177 miles
    Test number
    589870200964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,924 miles (+2,782)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,924 miles
    Test number
    775520814371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,142 miles (+11,996)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,142 miles
    Test number
    807976033131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,146 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,146 miles
    Test number
    336837772110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,114 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,114 miles
    Test number
    918686112192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Fail77,114 miles (+17,717)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,114 miles
    Test number
    726491212187
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre Wear To Inner Edge.
  23. Pass59,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,397 miles
    Test number
    201374940352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail59,397 miles (+8,029)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,397 miles
    Test number
    451364840393
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  25. Pass51,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,368 miles
    Test number
    450430039338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 FMV

Does LK56 FMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 FMV is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK56 FMV?
The MOT on LK56 FMV is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 FMV done?
LK56 FMV was recorded at 115,393 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 3,788 miles a year.
Has LK56 FMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 FMV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LK56 FMV 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 FMV find?
LK56 FMV failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 2 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16; nearside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; front undertray loose, and 1 more.

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