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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

LK56 MJFMOT history

LK56 MJF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

LK56 MJF black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
97,322 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 MJF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LK56 MJF was last recorded at 97,322 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 6,790 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,532 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,790 miles
Average per year
5,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,322 miles
  • 2025 – 90,532 miles
  • 2023 – 88,751 miles
  • 2022 – 86,488 miles
  • 2021 – 82,466 miles
  • 2020 – 79,015 miles
  • 2019 – 75,139 miles
  • 2018 – 70,046 miles
  • 2017 – 63,917 miles
  • 2016 – 57,434 miles
  • 2015 – 51,816 miles
  • 2014 – 46,895 miles
  • 2013 – 42,573 miles
  • 2012 – 36,834 miles
  • 2011 – 29,156 miles
  • 2010 – 23,570 miles
  • 2009 – 12,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail97,322 miles
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
  • AdvisoryFootbrake efficiency poor
  • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency poor
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp images becoming poor
  • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing unevenly
  • AdvisoryO/s handbrake efficiency lower than n/s
  • AdvisoryPlastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms
  • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
  • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
  • AdvisoryUnable to open boot area checked through rear seats

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail97,322 miles (+6,790)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,322 miles
    Test number
    404621578986
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFootbrake efficiency poor
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency poor
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp images becoming poor
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake efficiency lower than n/s
    • AdvisoryPlastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryUnable to open boot area checked through rear seats

  2. Pass90,532 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,532 miles
    Test number
    166584718736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail90,532 miles (+1,781)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,532 miles
    Test number
    338357798863
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass88,751 miles (+2,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,751 miles
    Test number
    380626148097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass86,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    86,488 miles
    Test number
    897368207400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail86,488 miles (+4,022)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,488 miles
    Test number
    791879349999
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass82,466 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,466 miles
    Test number
    679439017141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,015 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,015 miles
    Test number
    279088736541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,139 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,139 miles
    Test number
    282075066457
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail75,139 miles (+5,093)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,139 miles
    Test number
    925290201567
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail Oil filled joint lost fluid. (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass70,046 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,046 miles
    Test number
    392690517189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,044 miles (+6,127)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,044 miles
    Test number
    789110306896
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass63,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,917 miles
    Test number
    723803903887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,917 miles (+6,483)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,917 miles
    Test number
    593634587042
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  15. Pass57,434 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,434 miles
    Test number
    955501232480
    • AdvisoryFront Discs heavily lipped

  16. Fail57,434 miles (+5,618)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,434 miles
    Test number
    373432244875
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Discs heavily lipped

  17. Pass51,816 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,816 miles
    Test number
    615281732731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,895 miles (+4,322)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,895 miles
    Test number
    966345034325
    • NoteFront number plate not 100% secure!
    • NoteRear tyres are cracked withen tread groves, inner edges

  19. Pass42,573 miles (+5,739)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,573 miles
    Test number
    177312123308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,834 miles (+7,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,834 miles
    Test number
    475760722383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass29,156 miles (+5,586)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,156 miles
    Test number
    766801521361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,570 miles (+11,526)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,570 miles
    Test number
    864855300351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,044 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    12,044 miles
    Test number
    881008129386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,510 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,510 miles
    Test number
    370421459229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOff side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

Questions about LK56 MJF

Does LK56 MJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 MJF expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 MJF?
The MOT on LK56 MJF expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 MJF done?
LK56 MJF was recorded at 97,322 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 5,211 miles a year.
Has LK56 MJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 MJF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LK56 MJF 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 MJF find?
LK56 MJF failed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 3 major defects and 12 advisories: exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear; nearside stop lamp(s) not working; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, and 12 more.

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