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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

LS56 KPXMOT history

LS56 KPX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 5 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

LS56 KPX black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
76,882 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
5 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KPX was last recorded at 76,882 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,881 miles · 3 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,882 miles
  • 2025 – 74,428 miles
  • 2024 – 71,883 miles
  • 2023 – 69,505 miles
  • 2022 – 65,443 miles
  • 2021 – 61,245 miles
  • 2020 – 57,975 miles
  • 2019 – 53,940 miles
  • 2018 – 51,652 miles
  • 2017 – 48,627 miles
  • 2016 – 45,405 miles
  • 2015 – 41,639 miles
  • 2014 – 36,354 miles
  • 2013 – 31,059 miles
  • 2012 – 27,693 miles
  • 2011 – 23,600 miles
  • 2010 – 21,984 miles
  • 2009 – 19,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,882 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,882 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    76,882 miles
    Test number
    759845322588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail76,881 miles (+2,453)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,881 miles
    Test number
    223304279789
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass74,428 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    74,428 miles
    Test number
    708075252736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,380 miles (+2,497)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,380 miles
    Test number
    407999220286
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. Pass71,883 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,883 miles
    Test number
    317352850240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail71,883 miles (+2,378)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,883 miles
    Test number
    670666571356
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass69,505 miles (+4,062)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,505 miles
    Test number
    655323318419
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass65,443 miles (+4,198)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,443 miles
    Test number
    810259376685
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass61,245 miles (+3,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,245 miles
    Test number
    177417914683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass57,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,975 miles
    Test number
    248630179831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,975 miles (+4,035)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,975 miles
    Test number
    943416819120
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass53,940 miles (+2,288)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,940 miles
    Test number
    368457913194
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass51,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,652 miles
    Test number
    550461929494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail51,652 miles (+3,025)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,652 miles
    Test number
    462755296613
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracks in thread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Camber (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracks in thread and worn inner edge
  15. Pass48,627 miles (+3,222)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,627 miles
    Test number
    516947089100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,405 miles (+3,766)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,405 miles
    Test number
    379616962672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,639 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,639 miles
    Test number
    186551855004
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass41,639 miles (+5,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,639 miles
    Test number
    375531255035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass36,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,354 miles
    Test number
    917607164072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail36,354 miles (+5,295)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,354 miles
    Test number
    365157764062
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass31,059 miles (+3,366)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,059 miles
    Test number
    788703673025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,693 miles (+4,093)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,693 miles
    Test number
    347720682074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,600 miles (+1,616)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,600 miles
    Test number
    615515631254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,984 miles (+2,425)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    21,984 miles
    Test number
    364873520334
    • NoteO/s side repeater is full of condensation but does not effect the out put
  25. Pass19,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    19,559 miles
    Test number
    940458339348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 KPX

Does LS56 KPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 KPX is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KPX?
The MOT on LS56 KPX is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 KPX done?
LS56 KPX was recorded at 76,882 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 3,545 miles a year.
Has LS56 KPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KPX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS56 KPX 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 KPX find?
LS56 KPX passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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