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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

LS56 KUJMOT history

LS56 KUJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 159,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LS56 KUJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,626 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KUJ was last recorded at 159,626 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 24,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Dec 2021: 121,656 miles, lower than 151,491 miles on 18 Nov 2021.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,080 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
24,546 miles
Average per year
8,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,626 miles
  • 2024 – 135,080 miles
  • 2023 – 130,131 miles
  • 2022 – 125,598 miles
  • 2021 – 121,656 miles
  • 2020 – 117,421 miles
  • 2019 – 114,803 miles
  • 2018 – 104,066 miles
  • 2017 – 94,015 miles
  • 2016 – 82,655 miles
  • 2015 – 73,468 miles
  • 2014 – 64,134 miles
  • 2013 – 50,374 miles
  • 2012 – 38,313 miles
  • 2011 – 30,412 miles
  • 2010 – 29,408 miles
  • 2009 – 22,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,626 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySlight under body corrosionRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,626 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,626 miles
    Test number
    164299319462
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion
  2. Fail159,626 miles (+24,546)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,626 miles
    Test number
    164531484059
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion
  3. Pass135,080 miles (+4,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,080 miles
    Test number
    613550321301
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion
  4. Pass130,131 miles (+4,533)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,131 miles
    Test number
    578280636061
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass125,598 miles (+3,942)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,598 miles
    Test number
    662354522342
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear subframe
    • AdvisoryMain brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs heavily corroded
  6. Pass121,656 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,656 miles
    Test number
    372208441234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryMain brake pipes corroded
  7. Fail121,656 miles (-29,835)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,656 miles
    Test number
    178750426790
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryMain brake pipes corroded
  8. Fail151,491 miles (+34,070)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,491 miles
    Test number
    649313108232
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass117,421 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,421 miles
    Test number
    425418724302
    • AdvisoryAll rear springs, suspension arms/rods, sub-frame, driveshafts and mount corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Fail117,420 miles (+2,617)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,420 miles
    Test number
    216977985576
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. o/s/f space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll rear springs, suspension arms/rods, sub-frame, driveshafts and mount corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass114,803 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,803 miles
    Test number
    678699390535
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Fail114,803 miles (+10,737)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,803 miles
    Test number
    969770583417
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury nsf wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass104,066 miles (+18)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,066 miles
    Test number
    863530716029
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front corner
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket corroded & rear exhaust box cracked & leaking
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
  14. Fail104,048 miles (+10,033)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,048 miles
    Test number
    812547967654
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  15. Pass94,015 miles (+11,360)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,015 miles
    Test number
    480270639412
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlamp loose 1x bracket broken away but still secured by other mounting points
    • AdvisoryNearside front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front washer jet not producing much liquid but enough to sufficiently clean windscreen
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded no breaks present
  16. Pass82,655 miles (+9,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,655 miles
    Test number
    924412105756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on edge's
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)
  17. Fail73,468 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,468 miles
    Test number
    329894795185
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass73,468 miles (+9,334)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,468 miles
    Test number
    828854995136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass64,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,134 miles
    Test number
    255475894429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,134 miles (+13,760)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,134 miles
    Test number
    188335694188
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail50,374 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,374 miles
    Test number
    458810583183
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass50,374 miles (+12,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,374 miles
    Test number
    958780183126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass38,313 miles (+7,901)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,313 miles
    Test number
    555863672146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,412 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,412 miles
    Test number
    535202971152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,408 miles (+6,812)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,408 miles
    Test number
    452792720480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,596 miles
    Test number
    834781859317
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Fail22,596 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,596 miles
    Test number
    543481559332
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS56 KUJ

Does LS56 KUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 KUJ is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KUJ?
The MOT on LS56 KUJ 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 KUJ done?
LS56 KUJ was recorded at 159,626 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 8,588 miles a year.
Has LS56 KUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KUJ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 KUJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS56 KUJ find?
LS56 KUJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all; slight under body corrosion.

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