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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

LS56 KTCMOT history

LS56 KTC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2025.

LS56 KTC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2026
Mileage
129,416 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KTC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KTC was last recorded at 129,416 miles on 28 Jan 2025, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,388 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
6,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,416 miles
  • 2024 – 127,648 miles
  • 2022 – 122,942 miles
  • 2021 – 110,547 miles
  • 2020 – 95,926 miles
  • 2019 – 83,947 miles
  • 2018 – 79,029 miles
  • 2017 – 70,463 miles
  • 2016 – 63,841 miles
  • 2014 – 55,262 miles
  • 2013 – 50,819 miles
  • 2012 – 46,848 miles
  • 2011 – 42,898 miles
  • 2010 – 38,256 miles
  • 2009 – 29,990 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,416 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))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 Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both rears corroded around bottom coils

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output very slight product on lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,416 miles (+28)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,416 miles
    Test number
    823348722612
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail129,388 miles (+1,740)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,388 miles
    Test number
    740553687357
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D clamp (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D clamp (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,648 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,648 miles
    Test number
    518703331977
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail127,648 miles (+4,706)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,648 miles
    Test number
    474757722649
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass122,942 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    122,942 miles
    Test number
    415521836032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,941 miles (+12,394)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,941 miles
    Test number
    261634802660
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass110,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,547 miles
    Test number
    754282057842
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail110,547 miles (+14,621)2 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,547 miles
    Test number
    424235932237
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,926 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,926 miles
    Test number
    139949266386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail95,926 miles (+11,979)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,926 miles
    Test number
    279201942466
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass83,947 miles (+4,918)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,947 miles
    Test number
    185807676882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,029 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,029 miles
    Test number
    568669899857
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears corroded around bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output very slight product on lights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion

  13. Fail78,993 miles (+3,140)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,993 miles
    Test number
    156021073294
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot has split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot has split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicator bulbs have turned white (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears corroded around bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output very slight product on lights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion

  14. Pass75,853 miles (+5,390)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,853 miles
    Test number
    119568577913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,463 miles (+6,622)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,463 miles
    Test number
    216965898185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,841 miles (+8,579)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,841 miles
    Test number
    216810476195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,262 miles (+4,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,262 miles
    Test number
    359176444362
    • 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. Pass50,819 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,819 miles
    Test number
    968121833331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,848 miles (+3,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,848 miles
    Test number
    695640842312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail42,898 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,898 miles
    Test number
    446369031305
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass42,898 miles (+4,642)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,898 miles
    Test number
    947649531330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,256 miles (+8,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    38,256 miles
    Test number
    712070840359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass29,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,990 miles
    Test number
    610962249362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 KTC

Does LS56 KTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 KTC expired on 27 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KTC?
The MOT on LS56 KTC expired on 27 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 KTC done?
LS56 KTC was recorded at 129,416 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2025, an average of 6,567 miles a year.
Has LS56 KTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KTC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 KTC 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 KTC find?
LS56 KTC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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