
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,987 cc
LK56 MGJMOT history
LK56 MGJ is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 8 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,354 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 143,354 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,420 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LK56 MGJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 8 Feb 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LK56 MGJ was last recorded at 143,354 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 143,351 miles · 11 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 6,420 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,354 miles
- 2025 – 138,839 miles
- 2024 – 135,295 miles
- 2023 – 132,286 miles
- 2022 – 129,234 miles
- 2021 – 126,943 miles
- 2020 – 124,378 miles
- 2019 – 118,817 miles
- 2018 – 111,976 miles
- 2017 – 106,977 miles
- 2016 – 100,433 miles
- 2015 – 90,929 miles
- 2014 – 80,967 miles
- 2013 – 73,845 miles
- 2012 – 64,056 miles
- 2011 – 52,588 miles
- 2010 – 39,731 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 20 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,354 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 143,354 miles
- Test number
- 312062014214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,351 miles (+4,512)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,351 miles
- Test number
- 689684956919
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass138,839 miles (+3,544)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 138,839 miles
- Test number
- 807648294402
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXCESSIVE WEAR ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXCESSIVE WEAR ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated PROP SHAFT DOUGHNUT STARTING TO SPLIT (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass135,295 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 135,295 miles
- Test number
- 819786062276
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPark assist inoperative message on dash
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail135,282 miles (+2,996)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,282 miles
- Test number
- 757299783946
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPark assist inoperative message on dash
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass132,286 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 132,286 miles
- Test number
- 313338307751
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail132,286 miles (+3,052)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,286 miles
- Test number
- 948043813020
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass129,234 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 129,234 miles
- Test number
- 864983416041
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Fail129,234 miles (+2,291)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,234 miles
- Test number
- 833414191675
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Pass126,943 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 126,943 miles
- Test number
- 984548307723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,943 miles (+2,565)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,943 miles
- Test number
- 989762131491
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Pass124,378 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 124,378 miles
- Test number
- 722931183697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,366 miles (+5,549)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,366 miles
- Test number
- 694180847634
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass118,817 miles (+6,841)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 118,817 miles
- Test number
- 303394226307
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass111,976 miles (+4,999)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 111,976 miles
- Test number
- 522006586707
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear outter from hub (3.6.B.2c)
Pass106,977 miles (+6,544)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 106,977 miles
- Test number
- 291863295025
- 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)
Pass100,433 miles (+9,504)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 100,433 miles
- Test number
- 708376197288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass90,929 miles (+9,962)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 90,929 miles
- Test number
- 699704435087
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,967 miles (+7,122)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 80,967 miles
- Test number
- 467616814049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,845 miles (+9,789)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 73,845 miles
- Test number
- 315820933048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,056 miles (+11,468)1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 64,056 miles
- Test number
- 268869912069
- DangerousBoth front tyres bald inner edge
- NoteRear discs poor
Pass52,588 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 52,588 miles
- Test number
- 475106121030
- NoteRear discs poor condition
Fail52,588 miles (+12,857)4 dangerous1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,588 miles
- Test number
- 118975421484
- DangerousNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteFront discs very worn advise replace 2k max
- NoteRear discs poor condition
Pass39,731 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 39,731 miles
- Test number
- 602420420044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LK56 MGJ
- Does LK56 MGJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 MGJ is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LK56 MGJ?
- The MOT on LK56 MGJ is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LK56 MGJ done?
- LK56 MGJ was recorded at 143,354 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 6,420 miles a year.
- Has LK56 MGJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LK56 MGJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LK56 MGJ 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 MGJ find?
- LK56 MGJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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