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Red · Petrol · 2006

LK56 MLUMOT history

LK56 MLU is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2023.

LK56 MLU red Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2024
Mileage
89,286 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 MLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 MLU was last recorded at 89,286 miles on 27 Mar 2023, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Mar 2013: 36,450 miles, lower than 44,349 miles on 26 Jan 2012.

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
89,263 miles · 6 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
4,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,286 miles
  • 2022 – 84,389 miles
  • 2021 – 79,026 miles
  • 2020 – 74,063 miles
  • 2019 – 68,948 miles
  • 2018 – 63,082 miles
  • 2017 – 58,403 miles
  • 2016 – 52,818 miles
  • 2015 – 47,260 miles
  • 2014 – 41,440 miles
  • 2013 – 36,450 miles
  • 2012 – 44,349 miles
  • 2011 – 28,906 miles
  • 2009 – 24,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,286 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside wing mirror glass has damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,286 miles (+23)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,286 miles
    Test number
    911778680128
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail89,263 miles (+4,874)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,263 miles
    Test number
    280891109390
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed unstable fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass84,389 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,389 miles
    Test number
    453011496584
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail84,387 miles (+5,361)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,387 miles
    Test number
    300307569953
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass79,026 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    79,026 miles
    Test number
    961614712915
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail79,025 miles (+4,962)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,025 miles
    Test number
    242452156982
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass74,063 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,063 miles
    Test number
    841021993689
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail74,063 miles (+5,115)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,063 miles
    Test number
    478851564165
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass68,948 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,948 miles
    Test number
    535766495226
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror glass has damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail68,942 miles (+5,860)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,942 miles
    Test number
    530410834914
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror glass has damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass63,082 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,082 miles
    Test number
    135340759098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  12. Fail63,081 miles (+4,678)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,081 miles
    Test number
    398726756593
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  13. Pass58,403 miles (+5,585)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,403 miles
    Test number
    554688593081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,818 miles (+5,558)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,818 miles
    Test number
    180760407159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,260 miles (+5,820)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,260 miles
    Test number
    175262665086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,440 miles (+4,990)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,440 miles
    Test number
    439610354001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,450 miles (-7,899)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,450 miles
    Test number
    435196463098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,349 miles (+15,443)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,349 miles
    Test number
    926496422086
    • NoteBoth rear tyres outer side wall has a slight cracks

  19. Pass28,906 miles (+4,042)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    28,906 miles
    Test number
    608993851034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,864 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,864 miles
    Test number
    613131969267
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass24,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,864 miles
    Test number
    620911269268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 MLU

Does LK56 MLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 MLU expired on 26 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 MLU?
The MOT on LK56 MLU expired on 26 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 MLU done?
LK56 MLU was recorded at 89,286 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2023, an average of 4,765 miles a year.
Has LK56 MLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 MLU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LK56 MLU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK56 MLU find?
LK56 MLU passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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