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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

LK56 LZPMOT history

LK56 LZP is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 211,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

LK56 LZP black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
211,483 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 LZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 LZP was last recorded at 211,483 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,472 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
11,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 211,483 miles
  • 2024 – 205,190 miles
  • 2023 – 198,015 miles
  • 2022 – 193,827 miles
  • 2021 – 189,055 miles
  • 2020 – 181,432 miles
  • 2019 – 173,670 miles
  • 2018 – 158,902 miles
  • 2017 – 145,459 miles
  • 2016 – 133,740 miles
  • 2015 – 121,535 miles
  • 2014 – 107,630 miles
  • 2013 – 93,642 miles
  • 2012 – 77,705 miles
  • 2011 – 63,097 miles
  • 2010 – 47,345 miles
  • 2009 – 24,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,483 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear tyre tread area badly stepped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,483 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    211,483 miles
    Test number
    446465849684
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail211,472 miles (+6,282)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,472 miles
    Test number
    510974607135
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  3. Pass205,190 miles (+7,175)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    205,190 miles
    Test number
    866631767864
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass198,015 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    198,015 miles
    Test number
    221114643336
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 4 x chips 1 at top,3 at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail198,012 miles (+4,185)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,012 miles
    Test number
    263406065420
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 4 x chips 1 at top,3 at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass193,827 miles (+4,772)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    193,827 miles
    Test number
    454876344920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass189,055 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    189,055 miles
    Test number
    173169400997
    • AdvisoryRear tyre tread area badly stepped

  8. Fail189,050 miles (+7,618)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,050 miles
    Test number
    726482556403
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative o/f wing, leveling device arm missing (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre tread area badly stepped

  9. Pass181,432 miles (+7,762)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    181,432 miles
    Test number
    770461169335
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass173,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    173,670 miles
    Test number
    445405723369
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail173,670 miles (+14,768)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,670 miles
    Test number
    571804500624
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

  12. Pass158,902 miles (+13,443)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    158,902 miles
    Test number
    338959538357
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass145,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    145,459 miles
    Test number
    620434324729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail145,459 miles (+11,719)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,459 miles
    Test number
    103264537632
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass133,740 miles (+12,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    133,740 miles
    Test number
    342425447636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass121,535 miles (+13,905)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    121,535 miles
    Test number
    208440577397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,630 miles (+13,988)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    107,630 miles
    Test number
    406058204380
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres worn to 3mm

  18. Pass93,642 miles (+15,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    93,642 miles
    Test number
    205858203351
    • 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)

  19. Pass77,705 miles (+14,608)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    77,705 miles
    Test number
    859907092203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,097 miles (+15,752)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,097 miles
    Test number
    517815701371
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteGront brake discs worn

  21. Pass47,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,345 miles
    Test number
    434072190215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,363 miles (+22,973)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,363 miles
    Test number
    904822290277
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass24,390 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,390 miles
    Test number
    432230119425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,271 miles
    Test number
    322304579261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 LZP

Does LK56 LZP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 LZP is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK56 LZP?
The MOT on LK56 LZP is valid until 11 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 LZP done?
LK56 LZP was recorded at 211,483 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 11,617 miles a year.
Has LK56 LZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 LZP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LK56 LZP 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 LZP find?
LK56 LZP passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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