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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.

LS56 KTF black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail222,384 miles
  • 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))

What MOT failures 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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Pass73,850 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,850 miles
    Test number
    126351673468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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)
  23. 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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