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Black and White · Diesel · 2007 · 2,149 cc

LK56 LUZMOT history

LK56 LUZ is a black and white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Feb 2007. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 237,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2022.

LK56 LUZ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2023
Mileage
237,110 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
15,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 LUZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,149 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 LUZ was last recorded at 237,110 miles on 22 Mar 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Sept 2020: 204,509 miles, lower than 205,442 miles on 2 Mar 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
237,108 miles · 21 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
15,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 237,110 miles
  • 2021 – 225,395 miles
  • 2020 – 204,509 miles
  • 2019 – 199,404 miles
  • 2018 – 175,830 miles
  • 2017 – 154,110 miles
  • 2016 – 130,257 miles
  • 2015 – 107,617 miles
  • 2014 – 90,378 miles
  • 2013 – 74,908 miles
  • 2012 – 64,847 miles
  • 2011 – 55,077 miles
  • 2010 – 45,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,110 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,110 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    237,110 miles
    Test number
    897735254657
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail237,108 miles (+11,713)3 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,108 miles
    Test number
    796490347205
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (both sides) edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass225,395 miles (+13,508)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    225,395 miles
    Test number
    225435186781
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass211,887 miles (+7,378)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    211,887 miles
    Test number
    522968467151
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass204,509 miles (-933)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    204,509 miles
    Test number
    110769375340
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass205,442 miles (+6,038)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    205,442 miles
    Test number
    673011137638
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass199,404 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    199,404 miles
    Test number
    661236070005
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail199,404 miles (+11,834)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,404 miles
    Test number
    787302481754
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass187,570 miles (+11,740)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    187,570 miles
    Test number
    799328522890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass175,830 miles (+10,213)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    175,830 miles
    Test number
    849594784428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass165,617 miles (+11,507)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    165,617 miles
    Test number
    325429250134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass154,110 miles (+11,315)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    154,110 miles
    Test number
    956344478727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass142,795 miles (+172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    142,795 miles
    Test number
    136371375077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail142,623 miles (+12,366)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,623 miles
    Test number
    345175669855
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass130,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    130,257 miles
    Test number
    910116649300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail130,257 miles (+9,206)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,257 miles
    Test number
    591623313762
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothsides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass121,051 miles (+13,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    121,051 miles
    Test number
    993688397255
    • 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)

  18. Pass107,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    107,617 miles
    Test number
    505550562012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail107,617 miles (+9,152)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,617 miles
    Test number
    857152157144
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass98,465 miles (+8,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,465 miles
    Test number
    768335985002
    • 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)

  21. Pass90,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,378 miles
    Test number
    205088134056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail90,378 miles (+15,470)6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,378 miles
    Test number
    236788634018
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass74,908 miles (+10,061)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    74,908 miles
    Test number
    405518523087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,847 miles (+9,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,847 miles
    Test number
    118317842423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass55,077 miles (+9,097)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,077 miles
    Test number
    609578241044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,980 miles
    Test number
    633217240020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 LUZ

Does LK56 LUZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 LUZ expired on 21 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 LUZ?
The MOT on LK56 LUZ expired on 21 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 LUZ done?
LK56 LUZ was recorded at 237,110 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2022, an average of 15,805 miles a year.
Has LK56 LUZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 LUZ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LK56 LUZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK56 LUZ find?
LK56 LUZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 1 more.

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