Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc
LK56 FMYMOT history
LK56 FMY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 197,623 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 197,623 mi
- At MOT on 28 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,561 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LK56 FMY
- 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 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LK56 FMY was last recorded at 197,623 miles on 28 May 2026, 11,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 185,785 miles · 29 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,838 miles
- Average per year
- 8,561 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 197,623 miles
- 2025 – 185,785 miles
- 2024 – 176,224 miles
- 2022 – 165,900 miles
- 2021 – 151,094 miles
- 2020 – 139,031 miles
- 2019 – 136,538 miles
- 2018 – 129,820 miles
- 2017 – 119,746 miles
- 2016 – 115,292 miles
- 2015 – 111,963 miles
- 2014 – 107,431 miles
- 2013 – 101,169 miles
- 2012 – 85,273 miles
- 2011 – 70,557 miles
- 2010 – 63,567 miles
- 2009 – 55,061 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,623 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all 4 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside rear main brake pipe slightly corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Both front d bushes has slight movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside rear main brake pipe slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 2 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,623 miles2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 197,623 miles
- Test number
- 321685197855
- MinorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all 4 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail197,623 miles (+11,838)2 repaired2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,623 miles
- Test number
- 394875007348
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all 4 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass185,785 miles (+9,561)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 185,785 miles
- Test number
- 461120850306
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corner (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all 4 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass176,224 miles (+10,324)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2025
- Odometer
- 176,224 miles
- Test number
- 102928427043
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both sides rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass165,900 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 165,900 miles
- Test number
- 467947774809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,900 miles (+14,806)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,900 miles
- Test number
- 133147100446
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass151,094 miles (+12,063)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 151,094 miles
- Test number
- 990541393414
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass139,031 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 139,031 miles
- Test number
- 586071235562
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,031 miles (+2,493)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,031 miles
- Test number
- 866707028347
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Pass136,538 miles (+6,718)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 136,538 miles
- Test number
- 632221271143
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass129,820 miles (+10,074)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 129,820 miles
- Test number
- 713696372956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,746 miles (+29)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 119,746 miles
- Test number
- 855533228571
- AdvisoryBoth front d bushes has slight movement
- AdvisoryNearside rear main brake pipe slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside front inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear main brake pipe slightly corroded
Fail119,717 miles (+4,425)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,717 miles
- Test number
- 507732367264
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front d bushes has slight movement
- AdvisoryNearside rear main brake pipe slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside front inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear main brake pipe slightly corroded
Pass115,292 miles (+3,329)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 115,292 miles
- Test number
- 864176365149
- AdvisoryNearside front d bush has slight movement
- AdvisoryOffside front d bush has slight movement
- AdvisoryOffside front inner wing brake pipe slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear main brake pipe slightly corroded
Pass111,963 miles (+4,532)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 111,963 miles
- Test number
- 597343800649
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre scrubbing from outer edge
Pass107,431 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 107,431 miles
- Test number
- 466679754222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,431 miles (+6,262)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,431 miles
- Test number
- 969889854208
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass101,169 miles (+15,896)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 101,169 miles
- Test number
- 967071063276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,273 miles (+14,716)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 85,273 miles
- Test number
- 435775262247
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass70,557 miles (+6,990)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 70,557 miles
- Test number
- 929464471231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,567 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 63,567 miles
- Test number
- 652395860239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,567 miles (+8,506)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,567 miles
- Test number
- 532385360296
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass55,061 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 55,061 miles
- Test number
- 460075479220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LK56 FMY
- Does LK56 FMY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 FMY is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LK56 FMY?
- The MOT on LK56 FMY is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LK56 FMY done?
- LK56 FMY was recorded at 197,623 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 8,561 miles a year.
- Has LK56 FMY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LK56 FMY has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LK56 FMY 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 FMY find?
- LK56 FMY passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: offside front inner steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 11 more.
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