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Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

LS56 KVBMOT history

LS56 KVB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz R-Class first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
119,126 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
R-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KVB was last recorded at 119,126 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 2,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,652 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,474 miles
Average per year
6,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,126 miles
  • 2025 – 116,652 miles
  • 2024 – 114,095 miles
  • 2023 – 111,121 miles
  • 2022 – 107,012 miles
  • 2021 – 102,092 miles
  • 2020 – 95,535 miles
  • 2019 – 93,022 miles
  • 2018 – 80,245 miles
  • 2017 – 68,228 miles
  • 2016 – 54,738 miles
  • 2015 – 48,145 miles
  • 2014 – 35,512 miles
  • 2013 – 26,479 miles
  • 2011 – 23,319 miles
  • 2010 – 19,775 miles
  • 2009 – 15,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,126 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,126 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    119,126 miles
    Test number
    738743457114
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail119,126 miles (+2,474)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,126 miles
    Test number
    749547817648
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,652 miles (+2,557)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    116,652 miles
    Test number
    604765804099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass114,095 miles (+2,974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    114,095 miles
    Test number
    932508972230
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both back to front to the rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    111,121 miles
    Test number
    738029758256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Back to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  6. Fail111,121 miles (+4,109)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,121 miles
    Test number
    663611280810
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Back to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  7. Pass107,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    107,012 miles
    Test number
    366929781221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,012 miles (+4,920)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,012 miles
    Test number
    429068084153
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass102,092 miles (+6,557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,092 miles
    Test number
    961216241129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass95,535 miles (+38)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,535 miles
    Test number
    500322270126
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted can not see all the components

  11. Fail95,497 miles (+2,475)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,497 miles
    Test number
    821797239743
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted can not see all the components

  12. Pass93,022 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,022 miles
    Test number
    979474664839
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail93,022 miles (+12,777)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,022 miles
    Test number
    776445431265
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass80,245 miles (+12,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    80,245 miles
    Test number
    980144097943
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Pass68,228 miles (+13,490)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,228 miles
    Test number
    504318542758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,738 miles (+6,593)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,738 miles
    Test number
    375368375283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,145 miles
    Test number
    479482875091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,145 miles (+12,633)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,145 miles
    Test number
    146650375070
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  19. Pass35,512 miles (+9,033)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,512 miles
    Test number
    295223714047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,479 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    26,479 miles
    Test number
    469065313005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,319 miles (+3,544)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,319 miles
    Test number
    896144351313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,775 miles (+3,848)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    19,775 miles
    Test number
    430337150365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,927 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    15,927 miles
    Test number
    122505659328
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall cut

Questions about LS56 KVB

Does LS56 KVB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 KVB is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KVB?
The MOT on LS56 KVB is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 KVB done?
LS56 KVB was recorded at 119,126 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 6,260 miles a year.
Has LS56 KVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KVB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS56 KVB 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 KVB find?
LS56 KVB passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged and cracking; offside front brake hose slightly damaged and cracking; oil leak, but not excessive.

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