
Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc
LS56 KTFMOT history
LS56 KTF is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 222,384 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 222,384 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 12,539 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 KTF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 13 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LS56 KTF was last recorded at 222,384 miles on 27 Feb 2025, 17,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 204,953 miles · 21 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 17,431 miles
- Average per year
- 12,539 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 222,384 miles
- 2024 – 204,953 miles
- 2023 – 190,211 miles
- 2022 – 176,066 miles
- 2021 – 160,157 miles
- 2020 – 148,538 miles
- 2019 – 133,163 miles
- 2018 – 124,615 miles
- 2016 – 115,572 miles
- 2015 – 99,726 miles
- 2014 – 84,996 miles
- 2013 – 73,850 miles
- 2012 – 63,429 miles
- 2011 – 47,893 miles
- 2010 – 32,718 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail222,384 miles (+17,431)2 dangerous7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,384 miles
- Test number
- 946270167905
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass204,953 miles (+400)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 204,953 miles
- Test number
- 770458904743
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail204,553 miles (+14,342)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,553 miles
- Test number
- 350043380233
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass190,211 miles (+14,145)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 190,211 miles
- Test number
- 539719086707
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to centre (1.1.11 (c))
Pass176,066 miles (+15,909)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 176,066 miles
- Test number
- 996512399201
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass160,157 miles (+11,619)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 160,157 miles
- Test number
- 625571058777
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
Pass148,538 miles (+229)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 148,538 miles
- Test number
- 173956303841
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
Fail148,309 miles (+15,146)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,309 miles
- Test number
- 708053690558
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50x16 96w (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder. 205/55x16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,163 miles (+214)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 133,163 miles
- Test number
- 995214735553
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail132,949 miles (+8,334)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,949 miles
- Test number
- 768306670041
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass124,615 miles (+172)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 124,615 miles
- Test number
- 910413298087
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted to off side rear unable to check seat belt
- AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken
- AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust back box
- AdvisorySlight play in near side front inner track rod end
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to under side of the vehicle
Fail124,443 miles (+8,871)8 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,443 miles
- Test number
- 937228684043
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted to off side rear unable to check seat belt
- AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger broken
- AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust back box
- AdvisorySlight play in near side front inner track rod end
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to under side of the vehicle
Pass115,572 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 115,572 miles
- Test number
- 307340142938
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail115,572 miles (+15,846)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,572 miles
- Test number
- 310883185502
- FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,726 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 99,726 miles
- Test number
- 758668505149
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail99,726 miles (+14,730)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,726 miles
- Test number
- 896691405125
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass84,996 miles (+11,146)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 84,996 miles
- Test number
- 927020364076
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass73,850 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 73,850 miles
- Test number
- 126351673468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,774 miles (+10,345)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,774 miles
- Test number
- 127311363492
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,429 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 63,429 miles
- Test number
- 419298652066
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteBoth front tyres cracked on shoulders.
- NoteFront brake discs lipped.
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail63,429 miles (+15,536)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,429 miles
- Test number
- 966968352017
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteBoth front tyres cracked on shoulders.
- NoteFront brake discs lipped.
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass47,893 miles (+15,175)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 47,893 miles
- Test number
- 915667451060
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass32,718 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 32,718 miles
- Test number
- 981142210051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS56 KTF
- Does LS56 KTF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS56 KTF expired on 20 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 KTF?
- The MOT on LS56 KTF expired on 20 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS56 KTF done?
- LS56 KTF was recorded at 222,384 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2025, an average of 12,539 miles a year.
- Has LS56 KTF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 KTF has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS56 KTF 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 KTF find?
- LS56 KTF failed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 7 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit, and 11 more.
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