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Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LS56 KUBMOT history

LS56 KUB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

LS56 KUB silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,463 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KUB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KUB was last recorded at 104,463 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 4,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 May 2017: 46,927 miles, lower than 68,734 miles on 10 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,210 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,253 miles
Average per year
4,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,463 miles
  • 2024 – 100,210 miles
  • 2023 – 95,936 miles
  • 2022 – 91,554 miles
  • 2021 – 86,772 miles
  • 2020 – 85,100 miles
  • 2019 – 80,918 miles
  • 2018 – 77,057 miles
  • 2017 – 72,350 miles
  • 2016 – 68,734 miles
  • 2015 – 57,276 miles
  • 2014 – 47,668 miles
  • 2012 – 37,916 miles
  • 2010 – 28,634 miles
  • 2009 – 25,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,463 miles
  • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres fitted front to rear.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside front brake flexi hose starting to perish.
  • AdvisoryRear coil springs starting to corrode.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear coil springs corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Over sills fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,463 miles (+4,253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,463 miles
    Test number
    679918239316
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres fitted front to rear.
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake flexi hose starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs starting to corrode.
  2. Pass100,210 miles (+4,274)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,210 miles
    Test number
    848357332432
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres fitted front to rear.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs starting to corrode.
  3. Pass95,936 miles (+4,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,936 miles
    Test number
    106777188304
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti-roll bar link boots starting to split.
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres fitted front to rear.
    • AdvisoryNearside lower suspension arm rear inner bush starting to split.
  4. Pass91,554 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    91,554 miles
    Test number
    719380505233
    • AdvisoryNear side front anti roll bar ball joint dust cover starting to split
    • AdvisoryOff side rear brake disc scored and corroded
    • AdvisoryOver sills fitted
    • AdvisoryOver sills fitted, full length floor tray fitted
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
  5. Fail91,554 miles (+4,782)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,554 miles
    Test number
    632238554455
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNear side front anti roll bar ball joint dust cover starting to split
    • AdvisoryNear side rear tyre close to limit
    • AdvisoryOff side rear brake disc scored and corroded
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre very close to limit
    • AdvisoryOver sills fitted
    • AdvisoryOver sills fitted, full length floor tray fitted
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
  6. Pass86,772 miles (+1,672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,772 miles
    Test number
    799043270355
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber starting to split.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing at inner edge close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen washer weak.
  7. Pass85,100 miles (+4,182)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,100 miles
    Test number
    757274151353
    • AdvisoryOver sills and floor tray fitted
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisorySteering column switch gear loose
    • AdvisoryWind screen washers weak
  8. Pass80,918 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,918 miles
    Test number
    253686191621
    • AdvisoryFull length floor tray fitted
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre wearing @ outer edge
    • AdvisoryOver sills fitted
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to brake discs
  9. Fail80,918 miles (+3,861)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,918 miles
    Test number
    622625574586
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFull length floor tray fitted
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre wearing @ outer edge
    • AdvisoryOver sills fitted
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to brake discs
  10. Pass77,057 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,057 miles
    Test number
    849574556036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  11. Fail77,056 miles (+4,706)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,056 miles
    Test number
    398132016201
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust, adjuster not working (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  12. Pass72,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,350 miles
    Test number
    577224679498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,927 miles (-21,807)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,927 miles
    Test number
    270575986087
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn
  14. Pass68,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,734 miles
    Test number
    547966401088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,734 miles (+11,458)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,734 miles
    Test number
    776308105661
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  16. Pass57,276 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,276 miles
    Test number
    157560495400
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail57,269 miles (+9,601)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,269 miles
    Test number
    708259785090
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass47,668 miles (+9,752)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,668 miles
    Test number
    586622324006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,916 miles (+9,282)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,916 miles
    Test number
    999996192263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,634 miles (+3,544)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,634 miles
    Test number
    380959120351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,090 miles
    Test number
    541645049370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 KUB

Does LS56 KUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 KUB is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KUB?
The MOT on LS56 KUB is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 KUB done?
LS56 KUB was recorded at 104,463 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 4,979 miles a year.
Has LS56 KUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KUB has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS56 KUB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS56 KUB find?
LS56 KUB passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: different size tyres fitted front to rear.; nearside front brake flexi hose starting to perish.; rear coil springs starting to corrode..

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