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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

LK56 LZAMOT history

LK56 LZA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 179,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LK56 LZA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
179,331 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 LZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 LZA was last recorded at 179,331 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 8,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,120 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,211 miles
Average per year
10,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,331 miles
  • 2024 – 171,120 miles
  • 2023 – 163,721 miles
  • 2022 – 155,174 miles
  • 2021 – 146,056 miles
  • 2020 – 140,014 miles
  • 2019 – 134,814 miles
  • 2018 – 123,745 miles
  • 2017 – 114,186 miles
  • 2016 – 104,011 miles
  • 2015 – 91,230 miles
  • 2014 – 76,434 miles
  • 2013 – 66,787 miles
  • 2012 – 55,940 miles
  • 2011 – 43,725 miles
  • 2010 – 26,339 miles
  • 2009 – 14,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,331 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,331 miles (+8,211)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    179,331 miles
    Test number
    675570307983
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass171,120 miles (+7,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    171,120 miles
    Test number
    894468342178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass163,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    163,721 miles
    Test number
    951030589275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail163,721 miles (+8,547)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,721 miles
    Test number
    856934017256
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass155,174 miles (+9,118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    155,174 miles
    Test number
    934972298270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass146,056 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    146,056 miles
    Test number
    308039495441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail146,032 miles (+6,018)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,032 miles
    Test number
    989366965535
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhasut corroded

  8. Pass140,014 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    140,014 miles
    Test number
    518999970566
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Fail140,014 miles (+5,200)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,014 miles
    Test number
    733246171242
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Pass134,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,814 miles
    Test number
    245611725700
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail134,814 miles (+11,069)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,814 miles
    Test number
    344884206568
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass123,745 miles (+9,559)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    123,745 miles
    Test number
    417573301281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,186 miles (+10,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    114,186 miles
    Test number
    903235675501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass104,011 miles (+12,781)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    104,011 miles
    Test number
    289130243572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    91,230 miles
    Test number
    237342132269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,229 miles (+14,795)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,229 miles
    Test number
    153931040321
    • FailureCoil spring broken OFFSIDE FRONT (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureCoil spring broken OFFSIDE REAR (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass76,434 miles (+9,647)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,434 miles
    Test number
    569184144398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,787 miles (+10,847)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,787 miles
    Test number
    249133933397
    • NoteFront tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

  19. Pass55,940 miles (+12,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,940 miles
    Test number
    126642942387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass43,725 miles (+17,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,725 miles
    Test number
    405833141441
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass26,339 miles (+11,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,339 miles
    Test number
    170647730243
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass14,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    14,443 miles
    Test number
    212762479297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 LZA

Does LK56 LZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 LZA is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK56 LZA?
The MOT on LK56 LZA is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 LZA done?
LK56 LZA was recorded at 179,331 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 10,216 miles a year.
Has LK56 LZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 LZA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LK56 LZA 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 LZA find?
LK56 LZA passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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