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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LS56 KSNMOT history

LS56 KSN is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2025.

LS56 KSN black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2026
Mileage
101,263 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KSN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KSN was last recorded at 101,263 miles on 18 Feb 2025, 1,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,538 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,725 miles
Average per year
4,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,263 miles
  • 2024 – 99,538 miles
  • 2023 – 97,035 miles
  • 2021 – 93,558 miles
  • 2020 – 91,335 miles
  • 2019 – 88,333 miles
  • 2018 – 83,894 miles
  • 2017 – 78,019 miles
  • 2016 – 71,166 miles
  • 2015 – 63,890 miles
  • 2014 – 57,509 miles
  • 2013 – 49,800 miles
  • 2012 – 45,238 miles
  • 2011 – 39,350 miles
  • 2010 – 31,229 miles
  • 2009 – 29,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,263 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to both front and rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,263 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    101,263 miles
    Test number
    373224481954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,538 miles (+2,503)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,538 miles
    Test number
    144070007597
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass97,035 miles (+3,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,035 miles
    Test number
    623216266815
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both front and rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass93,558 miles (+2,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,558 miles
    Test number
    754364393734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass91,335 miles (+3,002)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,335 miles
    Test number
    905163456122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,333 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    88,333 miles
    Test number
    326532746644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,894 miles (+5,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,894 miles
    Test number
    358877745121
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass78,019 miles (+6,853)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,019 miles
    Test number
    372115330935
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Going to both front and rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
  9. Pass71,166 miles (+7,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,166 miles
    Test number
    668845989661
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Going to both front and rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
  10. Pass63,890 miles (+6,381)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,890 miles
    Test number
    436451033029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    57,509 miles
    Test number
    398575524442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,508 miles (+7,708)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,508 miles
    Test number
    876545524288
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  13. Pass49,800 miles (+4,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,800 miles
    Test number
    247856893404
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass45,238 miles (+5,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,238 miles
    Test number
    407890822219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail39,350 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,350 miles
    Test number
    658230801270
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass39,350 miles (+8,121)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,350 miles
    Test number
    946260101276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,229 miles (+1,871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,229 miles
    Test number
    822146820292
    • 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)
  18. Pass29,358 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,358 miles
    Test number
    751983319354
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS56 KSN

Does LS56 KSN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 KSN expired on 17 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KSN?
The MOT on LS56 KSN expired on 17 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 KSN done?
LS56 KSN was recorded at 101,263 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2025, an average of 4,707 miles a year.
Has LS56 KSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KSN has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on LS56 KSN 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 KSN find?
LS56 KSN passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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