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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

LS56 KOVMOT history

LS56 KOV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LS56 KOV black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
124,866 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KOV
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
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KOV was last recorded at 124,866 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,490 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
376 miles
Average per year
6,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,866 miles
  • 2025 – 124,490 miles
  • 2024 – 120,846 miles
  • 2023 – 115,288 miles
  • 2022 – 111,048 miles
  • 2021 – 107,128 miles
  • 2019 – 101,583 miles
  • 2018 – 96,907 miles
  • 2017 – 92,383 miles
  • 2016 – 90,187 miles
  • 2015 – 83,731 miles
  • 2014 – 72,805 miles
  • 2013 – 65,718 miles
  • 2012 – 55,411 miles
  • 2011 – 44,243 miles
  • 2010 – 31,386 miles
  • 2009 – 18,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,866 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,866 miles (+376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    124,866 miles
    Test number
    220562086245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass124,490 miles (+3,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    124,490 miles
    Test number
    718163733265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass120,846 miles (+5,558)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    120,846 miles
    Test number
    193339246992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,288 miles (+4,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,288 miles
    Test number
    867210635095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,048 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,048 miles
    Test number
    355330108518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Fail111,048 miles (+3,920)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,048 miles
    Test number
    355292819475
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass107,128 miles (+5,545)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,128 miles
    Test number
    555272040406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,583 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,583 miles
    Test number
    566035205462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,907 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,907 miles
    Test number
    711010681706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,383 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,383 miles
    Test number
    487452887348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  11. Fail92,383 miles (+1)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,383 miles
    Test number
    165958012610
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  12. Fail92,382 miles (+2,195)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,382 miles
    Test number
    195012530730
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass90,187 miles (+6,456)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,187 miles
    Test number
    365068092498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,731 miles
    Test number
    119295825109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,731 miles (+10,926)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,731 miles
    Test number
    959025725189
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass72,805 miles (+7,087)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,805 miles
    Test number
    288394394084
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNSF and OSF tyres worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass65,718 miles (+10,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    65,718 miles
    Test number
    239603493063
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass55,411 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,411 miles
    Test number
    547204732057
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail55,411 miles (+11,168)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,411 miles
    Test number
    778304232011
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass44,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,243 miles
    Test number
    148605031059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,243 miles (+12,857)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,243 miles
    Test number
    169365931001
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,386 miles (+13,118)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,386 miles
    Test number
    661666030093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,268 miles
    Test number
    930167839079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,268 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,268 miles
    Test number
    144167539493
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS56 KOV

Does LS56 KOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 KOV is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KOV?
The MOT on LS56 KOV is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 KOV done?
LS56 KOV was recorded at 124,866 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 6,292 miles a year.
Has LS56 KOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KOV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS56 KOV 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 LS56 KOV find?
LS56 KOV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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