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Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,148 cc

LS56 KUWMOT history

LS56 KUW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LS56 KUW black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,257 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KUW was last recorded at 108,257 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,231 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
4,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,257 miles
  • 2025 – 108,231 miles
  • 2024 – 108,227 miles
  • 2023 – 108,147 miles
  • 2022 – 103,901 miles
  • 2021 – 103,847 miles
  • 2019 – 102,401 miles
  • 2018 – 98,554 miles
  • 2017 – 95,965 miles
  • 2015 – 89,306 miles
  • 2014 – 85,184 miles
  • 2013 – 78,078 miles
  • 2012 – 66,707 miles
  • 2010 – 49,069 miles
  • 2009 – 39,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,257 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dull lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords lots of deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,257 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,257 miles
    Test number
    313816580063
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dull lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords lots of deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass108,231 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    108,231 miles
    Test number
    669376807965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail108,227 miles2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,227 miles
    Test number
    597048884997
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail108,227 miles (+80)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,227 miles
    Test number
    833425325647
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail108,147 miles (+144)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,147 miles
    Test number
    129976564663
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar has an unsafe modification to close to the inner wing (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Semaphore indicator arm not working both front inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail108,003 miles (+4,102)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,003 miles
    Test number
    619725998475
    • MajorFront Semaphore indicator arm not working both side front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass103,901 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,901 miles
    Test number
    526200149003
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail103,895 miles (+48)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,895 miles
    Test number
    897531025291
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorFront Semaphore indicator arm not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail103,847 miles (+1,446)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,847 miles
    Test number
    564960227229
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative both front (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass102,401 miles (+3,847)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,401 miles
    Test number
    867425610669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,554 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,554 miles
    Test number
    748568822396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,965 miles (+6,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,965 miles
    Test number
    258764759872
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear sensor light on
    • AdvisoryService inspection light on

  13. Pass89,306 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,306 miles
    Test number
    680222790833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail89,306 miles (+4,122)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,306 miles
    Test number
    465370620539
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass85,184 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,184 miles
    Test number
    275580044225
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail85,184 miles (+7,106)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,184 miles
    Test number
    699809134223
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass78,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,078 miles
    Test number
    926495653380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,078 miles (+11,371)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,078 miles
    Test number
    525545153346
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise n/s front tyre appears runflat

  19. Pass66,707 miles (+10,399)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,707 miles
    Test number
    116424062363
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on outer edge

  20. Pass56,308 miles (+7,239)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,308 miles
    Test number
    336227102028
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass49,069 miles (+9,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,069 miles
    Test number
    763910640385
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)

  22. Pass39,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,754 miles
    Test number
    712524749397
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS56 KUW

Does LS56 KUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 KUW is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KUW?
The MOT on LS56 KUW is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 KUW done?
LS56 KUW was recorded at 108,257 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 4,209 miles a year.
Has LS56 KUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KUW has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 KUW 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 KUW find?
LS56 KUW passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both dull lens cloudy; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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