
Mercedes-Benz C
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass88,445 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 88,445 miles
- Test number
- 988988163921
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass82,819 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 82,819 miles
- Test number
- 517742826466
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass77,793 miles (+4,930)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 77,793 miles
- Test number
- 607249918947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,863 miles (+6,599)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2018
- Odometer
- 72,863 miles
- Test number
- 115160104995
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass50,887 miles (+8,175)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 50,887 miles
- Test number
- 207917344137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,712 miles (+4,522)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 42,712 miles
- Test number
- 176862742346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,190 miles (+4,086)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 38,190 miles
- Test number
- 706884151345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,104 miles (+5,422)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 34,104 miles
- Test number
- 871897440341
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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