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Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LS56 KSXMOT history

LS56 KSX is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 286,606 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2023.

LS56 KSX blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2024
Mileage
286,606 km
At MOT on 21 Nov 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
37,334 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KSX was last recorded at 286,606 km on 21 Nov 2023, 8 km more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
286,598 km · 20 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
8 km
Average per year
37,334 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 286,606 km
  • 2022 – 248,991 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass286,606 km
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both pin/bushes arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass286,606 km (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    286,606 km
    Test number
    389762466410
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both pin/bushes arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail286,598 km (+37,607)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,598 km
    Test number
    625381259616
    • MajorFront Side repeater not working Both sides wing mirror indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass248,991 km2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    248,991 km
    Test number
    241445385624
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,207 miles (+9,566)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,207 miles
    Test number
    269013990072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,641 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,641 miles
    Test number
    284434748938
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-shape bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail125,641 miles (+6,185)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,641 miles
    Test number
    665482184891
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-shape bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,456 miles
    Test number
    882177114513
    • 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))

  8. Fail119,456 miles (+6,834)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,456 miles
    Test number
    127957302659
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar 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))

  9. Pass112,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    112,622 miles
    Test number
    324795875189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail112,622 miles (+8,454)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,622 miles
    Test number
    467229389149
    • MajorNearside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass104,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,168 miles
    Test number
    833345485780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,168 miles (+11,182)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,168 miles
    Test number
    158350935997
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass92,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,986 miles
    Test number
    146631137392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,986 miles (+12,861)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,986 miles
    Test number
    214657659380
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-shape bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-shape bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass80,125 miles (+9,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,125 miles
    Test number
    854253319318
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass70,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,403 miles
    Test number
    875461404386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,403 miles (+9,696)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,403 miles
    Test number
    967791604302
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass60,707 miles (+7,484)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,707 miles
    Test number
    455254793220
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteRear tyres on approx 3.5mm

  19. Pass53,223 miles (+9,350)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,223 miles
    Test number
    467720412483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass43,873 miles (+7,622)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,873 miles
    Test number
    845230801388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    36,251 miles
    Test number
    983181500353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 KSX

Does LS56 KSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 KSX expired on 21 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KSX?
The MOT on LS56 KSX expired on 21 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 KSX done?
LS56 KSX was recorded at 286,606 km at its MOT on 21 Nov 2023, an average of 37,334 km a year.
Has LS56 KSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KSX has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS56 KSX 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 KSX find?
LS56 KSX passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2023 with 6 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both pin/bushes arms; front wheel bearing has slight play both; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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