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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

LS56 KURMOT history

LS56 KUR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LS56 KUR black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,930 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KUR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KUR was last recorded at 138,930 miles on 7 Sept 2024, 135,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Sept 2021: 1,774 miles, lower than 115,906 miles on 11 Sept 2020.

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
3,252 miles · 1 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
135,678 miles
Average per year
6,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,930 miles
  • 2023 – 3,252 miles
  • 2022 – 2,146 miles
  • 2021 – 1,774 miles
  • 2020 – 115,906 miles
  • 2019 – 112,815 miles
  • 2018 – 107,336 miles
  • 2017 – 101,159 miles
  • 2016 – 94,480 miles
  • 2015 – 88,431 miles
  • 2014 – 87,333 miles
  • 2013 – 79,237 miles
  • 2012 – 69,699 miles
  • 2011 – 58,388 miles
  • 2010 – 48,919 miles
  • 2009 – 40,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    679984732586
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    732606067942
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pump (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner 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. Pass138,930 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    138,930 miles
    Test number
    795826393842
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track arm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail138,930 miles (+135,678)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,930 miles
    Test number
    394073180645
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track arm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass3,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    3,252 miles
    Test number
    755452183251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central (straight) lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail3,252 miles (+1,106)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,252 miles
    Test number
    475128210967
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central (straight) lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass2,146 miles (+372)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    2,146 miles
    Test number
    745162335031
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass1,774 miles (-114,132)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    1,774 miles
    Test number
    675131051982
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMileometer / dash pack has been changed (started again from zero)

  9. Pass115,906 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,906 miles
    Test number
    554162939077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,815 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,815 miles
    Test number
    110838933895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail112,806 miles (+5,470)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,806 miles
    Test number
    225056756916
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass107,336 miles (+6,177)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    107,336 miles
    Test number
    919470769020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    101,159 miles
    Test number
    269516591206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,159 miles (+6,679)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,159 miles
    Test number
    791670355759
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass94,480 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,480 miles
    Test number
    154963104429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail94,469 miles (+6,038)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,469 miles
    Test number
    754393918544
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Pass88,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,431 miles
    Test number
    347942027703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,431 miles (+1,098)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,431 miles
    Test number
    939266872358
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing

  19. Pass87,333 miles (+8,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,333 miles
    Test number
    476263944355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass79,237 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    79,237 miles
    Test number
    289020453371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail79,237 miles (+9,538)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,237 miles
    Test number
    345230953374
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass69,699 miles (+11,311)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,699 miles
    Test number
    708297842393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass58,388 miles (+9,469)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,388 miles
    Test number
    107062041340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,919 miles
    Test number
    502854950330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,919 miles (+8,736)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,919 miles
    Test number
    591914950360
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass40,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,183 miles
    Test number
    653574549336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 KUR

Does LS56 KUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 KUR is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KUR?
The MOT on LS56 KUR is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 KUR done?
LS56 KUR was recorded at 138,930 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2024, an average of 6,698 miles a year.
Has LS56 KUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KUR has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 KUR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS56 KUR find?
LS56 KUR passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 19 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 17 more.

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