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Mercedes-Benz C 320

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

LS56 KPOMOT history

LS56 KPO is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C 320 first used on 27 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

LS56 KPO silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2026
Mileage
130,638 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KPO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C 320
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS56 KPO was last recorded at 130,638 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,564 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
74 miles
Average per year
7,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,638 miles
  • 2025 – 122,573 miles
  • 2024 – 116,933 miles
  • 2023 – 112,957 miles
  • 2022 – 108,959 miles
  • 2021 – 104,246 miles
  • 2020 – 102,484 miles
  • 2019 – 99,609 miles
  • 2018 – 90,352 miles
  • 2017 – 84,858 miles
  • 2016 – 75,941 miles
  • 2015 – 68,087 miles
  • 2014 – 62,725 miles
  • 2013 – 50,158 miles
  • 2012 – 39,192 miles
  • 2011 – 24,268 miles
  • 2010 – 16,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,638 miles
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brake warning light stays on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Child sear fitted to nearside rear seat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,638 miles (+74)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,638 miles
    Test number
    538958844211
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  2. Fail130,564 miles (+7,991)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,564 miles
    Test number
    803116655409
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryESP message on dashboard
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON Limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass122,573 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,573 miles
    Test number
    132573598865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail122,571 miles (+5,638)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,571 miles
    Test number
    934965538105
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,933 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,933 miles
    Test number
    404402481766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,931 miles (+3,974)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,931 miles
    Test number
    848407926673
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass112,957 miles (+3,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,957 miles
    Test number
    503704435609
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass108,959 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,959 miles
    Test number
    361531447585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,246 miles
    Test number
    806874101144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,246 miles (+1,762)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,246 miles
    Test number
    521273447441
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass102,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    102,484 miles
    Test number
    317522116554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,484 miles (+2,875)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,484 miles
    Test number
    760236450427
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass99,609 miles (+9,257)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,609 miles
    Test number
    389862842622
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipps , and n/s lower (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront engine and floor covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm , 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass90,352 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,352 miles
    Test number
    348844095627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail90,352 miles (+5,494)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,352 miles
    Test number
    517258924342
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass84,858 miles (+8,917)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,858 miles
    Test number
    796885090260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,941 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,941 miles
    Test number
    260723157676
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light stays on
    • AdvisoryChild sear fitted to nearside rear seat
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail75,940 miles (+7,853)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,940 miles
    Test number
    535503123269
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light stays on
    • AdvisoryChild sear fitted to nearside rear seat
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass68,087 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,087 miles
    Test number
    548558755057
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail68,086 miles (+5,361)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,086 miles
    Test number
    129587255442
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp damaged lens and inoperative

  21. Pass62,725 miles (+12,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,725 miles
    Test number
    619530084077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass50,158 miles (+10,966)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,158 miles
    Test number
    995568653019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,192 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,192 miles
    Test number
    187765052476
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management sign stays on

  24. Pass39,192 miles (+14,924)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,192 miles
    Test number
    319315252074
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management sign stays on

  25. Pass24,268 miles (+7,271)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,268 miles
    Test number
    738067451063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    16,997 miles
    Test number
    392170550008
    • 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)

Questions about LS56 KPO

Does LS56 KPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 KPO expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KPO?
The MOT on LS56 KPO expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 KPO done?
LS56 KPO was recorded at 130,638 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 7,120 miles a year.
Has LS56 KPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KPO has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS56 KPO 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 KPO find?
LS56 KPO failed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 4 major defects and 7 advisories: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 8 more.

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