
Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,498 cc
LL56 ELUMOT history
LL56 ELU is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 112,011 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 112,011 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 14
- 9 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,893 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL56 ELU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- B-Class
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL56 ELU was last recorded at 112,011 miles on 12 Jan 2022, 5,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 106,239 miles · 20 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,772 miles
- Average per year
- 5,893 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 112,011 miles
- 2021 – 106,239 miles
- 2019 – 89,304 miles
- 2018 – 80,417 miles
- 2017 – 79,183 miles
- 2016 – 76,412 miles
- 2015 – 72,120 miles
- 2014 – 68,437 miles
- 2013 – 61,383 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
14 tests since 10 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,011 miles (+5,772)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 112,011 miles
- Test number
- 179277352386
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass106,239 miles (+16,935)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 106,239 miles
- Test number
- 790358599128
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,304 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 89,304 miles
- Test number
- 647220032831
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail89,303 miles (+8,886)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,303 miles
- Test number
- 219632223828
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,417 miles (+1,234)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 80,417 miles
- Test number
- 540876291129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,183 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 79,183 miles
- Test number
- 201264177725
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine management light staying on
Fail79,179 miles (+2,767)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,179 miles
- Test number
- 496938140499
- FailureBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine management light staying on
Pass76,412 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 76,412 miles
- Test number
- 299567134156
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail76,412 miles (+4,292)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,412 miles
- Test number
- 262271085728
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass72,120 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 72,120 miles
- Test number
- 525518665175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,090 miles (+3,653)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,090 miles
- Test number
- 135881065128
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass68,437 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 68,437 miles
- Test number
- 535234474106
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChild seat fitted
Fail68,437 miles (+7,054)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,437 miles
- Test number
- 967244774154
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChild seat fitted
Pass61,383 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 61,383 miles
- Test number
- 488581363109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL56 ELU
- Does LL56 ELU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL56 ELU expired on 23 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL56 ELU?
- The MOT on LL56 ELU expired on 23 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL56 ELU done?
- LL56 ELU was recorded at 112,011 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2022, an average of 5,893 miles a year.
- Has LL56 ELU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL56 ELU has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2019.
- Has the mileage on LL56 ELU 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 ELU find?
- LL56 ELU passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
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