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Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LS56 KTUMOT history

LS56 KTU is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 98,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2024.

LS56 KTU grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2025
Mileage
98,305 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2025
Latest MOT test
3 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KTU was last recorded at 98,305 miles on 3 May 2024, 589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,716 miles · 1 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
589 miles
Average per year
4,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,305 miles
  • 2023 – 97,716 miles
  • 2022 – 94,609 miles
  • 2021 – 89,860 miles
  • 2020 – 88,445 miles
  • 2019 – 82,819 miles
  • 2018 – 77,793 miles
  • 2017 – 72,863 miles
  • 2016 – 66,264 miles
  • 2015 – 57,005 miles
  • 2014 – 50,887 miles
  • 2012 – 42,712 miles
  • 2011 – 38,190 miles
  • 2010 – 34,104 miles
  • 2009 – 28,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,305 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,305 miles (+589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    98,305 miles
    Test number
    982639381339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass97,716 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    97,716 miles
    Test number
    890825207966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail97,713 miles (+3,104)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,713 miles
    Test number
    940378576768
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass94,609 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    94,609 miles
    Test number
    107376706946
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail94,609 miles (+4,749)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,609 miles
    Test number
    888623584297
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass89,860 miles (+1,415)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,860 miles
    Test number
    355350276837
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  7. Pass88,445 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,445 miles
    Test number
    988988163921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,441 miles (+5,622)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,441 miles
    Test number
    368089725033
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass82,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    82,819 miles
    Test number
    517742826466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,818 miles (+5,025)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,818 miles
    Test number
    511166432825
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass77,793 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    77,793 miles
    Test number
    607249918947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,863 miles (+6,599)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,863 miles
    Test number
    115160104995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,264 miles (+9,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,264 miles
    Test number
    965384463891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass57,005 miles (+6,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,005 miles
    Test number
    138569545134
    • 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)
  15. Pass50,887 miles (+8,175)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,887 miles
    Test number
    207917344137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,712 miles (+4,522)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,712 miles
    Test number
    176862742346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,190 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,190 miles
    Test number
    706884151345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,104 miles (+5,422)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,104 miles
    Test number
    871897440341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,682 miles
    Test number
    160705769306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 KTU

Does LS56 KTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 KTU expired on 31 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KTU?
The MOT on LS56 KTU expired on 31 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 KTU done?
LS56 KTU was recorded at 98,305 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2024, an average of 4,856 miles a year.
Has LS56 KTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KTU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LS56 KTU 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 KTU find?
LS56 KTU passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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