Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc
LK56 FMXMOT history
LK56 FMX is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 213,975 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 213,975 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,609 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LK56 FMX
- 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 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LK56 FMX was last recorded at 213,975 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 4,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 209,505 miles · 21 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,470 miles
- Average per year
- 10,609 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 213,975 miles
- 2025 – 209,505 miles
- 2024 – 205,709 miles
- 2023 – 200,663 miles
- 2022 – 196,251 miles
- 2021 – 191,810 miles
- 2019 – 187,691 miles
- 2018 – 182,760 miles
- 2017 – 166,762 miles
- 2016 – 143,003 miles
- 2015 – 126,022 miles
- 2014 – 112,275 miles
- 2013 – 99,789 miles
- 2012 – 87,382 miles
- 2011 – 77,877 miles
- 2010 – 60,420 miles
- 2009 – 38,482 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass213,975 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 9 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass213,975 miles (+4,470)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 213,975 miles
- Test number
- 274877005646
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass209,505 miles (+3,796)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 209,505 miles
- Test number
- 942061551661
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass205,709 miles (+46)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 205,709 miles
- Test number
- 784773637031
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail205,663 miles (+5,000)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,663 miles
- Test number
- 168347792607
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All Front and Rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass200,663 miles (+45)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 200,663 miles
- Test number
- 450574400063
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail200,618 miles (+4,367)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,618 miles
- Test number
- 833521958563
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass196,251 miles (+4,441)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 196,251 miles
- Test number
- 818101861020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass191,810 miles (+28)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 191,810 miles
- Test number
- 671814901131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail191,782 miles (+4,091)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,782 miles
- Test number
- 786127575198
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass187,691 miles (+4,931)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 187,691 miles
- Test number
- 238666530487
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass182,760 miles (+15,998)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 182,760 miles
- Test number
- 277179491384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,762 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 166,762 miles
- Test number
- 903116470924
- 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)
Fail166,762 miles (+23,759)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,762 miles
- Test number
- 894571867753
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass143,003 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 143,003 miles
- Test number
- 970112012746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,001 miles (+16,979)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,001 miles
- Test number
- 120932134865
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass126,022 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 126,022 miles
- Test number
- 281709208016
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail126,022 miles (+13,747)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,022 miles
- Test number
- 232536854224
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass112,275 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 112,275 miles
- Test number
- 378506744213
- NoteEngine management light on
Fail112,275 miles (+12,486)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,275 miles
- Test number
- 197796644205
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteEngine management light on
Pass99,789 miles (+12,407)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 99,789 miles
- Test number
- 397451863213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,382 miles (+9,505)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 87,382 miles
- Test number
- 648669342297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,877 miles (+17,457)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 77,877 miles
- Test number
- 487440771233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,420 miles (+21,938)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 60,420 miles
- Test number
- 724561170221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,482 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 38,482 miles
- Test number
- 484992659208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LK56 FMX
- Does LK56 FMX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 FMX is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LK56 FMX?
- The MOT on LK56 FMX is valid until 1 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 FMX done?
- LK56 FMX was recorded at 213,975 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 10,609 miles a year.
- Has LK56 FMX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LK56 FMX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LK56 FMX 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 FMX find?
- LK56 FMX passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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