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Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 5,462 cc

LL56 EBKMOT history

LL56 EBK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 80,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

LL56 EBK black Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
80,562 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL56 EBK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,462 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL56 EBK was last recorded at 80,562 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 2,362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,200 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,362 miles
Average per year
3,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,562 miles
  • 2025 – 78,200 miles
  • 2024 – 74,163 miles
  • 2022 – 69,488 miles
  • 2021 – 66,704 miles
  • 2020 – 64,005 miles
  • 2019 – 63,159 miles
  • 2018 – 58,146 miles
  • 2017 – 51,391 miles
  • 2016 – 47,478 miles
  • 2013 – 40,191 miles
  • 2012 – 33,243 miles
  • 2011 – 29,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,562 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play brake reaction arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering noisy but functions

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,562 miles (+2,362)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    80,562 miles
    Test number
    217769893097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play brake reaction arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy but functions

  2. Pass78,200 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    78,200 miles
    Test number
    752382456815
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upward facing ball joint (brake reaction arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy but seems fully operative

  3. Fail78,187 miles (+4,024)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,187 miles
    Test number
    875122514524
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLift in lower ball joints
    • AdvisorySteering pump noisy

  4. Pass74,163 miles (+4,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,163 miles
    Test number
    762642595653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass69,488 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,488 miles
    Test number
    230166046239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,704 miles (+2,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,704 miles
    Test number
    299592985259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in poor condition 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass64,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,005 miles
    Test number
    210551037833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,005 miles (+846)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,005 miles
    Test number
    663488698347
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass63,159 miles (+5,013)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,159 miles
    Test number
    234333066024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,146 miles (+6,755)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,146 miles
    Test number
    636659557376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,391 miles (+97)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,391 miles
    Test number
    948634075710
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  12. Fail51,294 miles (+3,816)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,294 miles
    Test number
    577066688720
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass47,478 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,478 miles
    Test number
    391235105016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    46,151 miles
    Test number
    101079608264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail45,208 km2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,208 km
    Test number
    598320774137
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass45,208 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,208 km
    Test number
    926490974134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass40,191 miles (+6,948)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,191 miles
    Test number
    936793243103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,243 miles (+3,545)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,243 miles
    Test number
    278245432485
    • NoteBoth front tyre walls damaged

  19. Pass29,698 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,698 miles
    Test number
    875907131216
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass22,255 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,255 km
    Test number
    874178810242
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LL56 EBK

Does LL56 EBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL56 EBK is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL56 EBK?
The MOT on LL56 EBK is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL56 EBK done?
LL56 EBK was recorded at 80,562 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 3,466 miles a year.
Has LL56 EBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL56 EBK has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LL56 EBK 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 LL56 EBK find?
LL56 EBK passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.

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