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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

LS56 KVCMOT history

LS56 KVC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 169,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LS56 KVC black Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
169,169 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KVC was last recorded at 169,169 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 8,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Feb 2013: 60,260 miles, lower than 71,668 miles on 17 Jan 2012.

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
161,035 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,134 miles
Average per year
8,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,169 miles
  • 2025 – 161,035 miles
  • 2024 – 158,520 miles
  • 2023 – 154,373 miles
  • 2022 – 151,065 miles
  • 2021 – 143,942 miles
  • 2020 – 137,967 miles
  • 2019 – 126,441 miles
  • 2018 – 113,833 miles
  • 2017 – 111,416 miles
  • 2016 – 108,774 miles
  • 2015 – 106,134 miles
  • 2014 – 103,288 miles
  • 2013 – 60,260 miles
  • 2012 – 71,668 miles
  • 2010 – 53,364 miles
  • 2009 – 31,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,169 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,169 miles (+8,134)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    169,169 miles
    Test number
    909709927369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass161,035 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    161,035 miles
    Test number
    700174717790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,520 miles (+4,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    158,520 miles
    Test number
    283779572196
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass154,373 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    154,373 miles
    Test number
    786320816937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,065 miles (+7,123)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    151,065 miles
    Test number
    256400812231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    143,942 miles
    Test number
    747985548452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,942 miles (+5,975)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,942 miles
    Test number
    176804646859
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  8. Pass137,967 miles (+11,526)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    137,967 miles
    Test number
    110782834257
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass126,441 miles (+12,608)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,441 miles
    Test number
    856605640028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,833 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    113,833 miles
    Test number
    992303475965
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail113,833 miles (+2,417)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,833 miles
    Test number
    626144587874
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass111,416 miles (+2,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,416 miles
    Test number
    204809056422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass108,774 miles (+2,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,774 miles
    Test number
    748426431988
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass106,134 miles (+2,846)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    106,134 miles
    Test number
    237811845016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass103,288 miles (+43,028)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    103,288 miles
    Test number
    877246744056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  16. Pass60,260 miles (-11,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,260 miles
    Test number
    699623933046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass71,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,668 miles
    Test number
    426187912048
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail71,668 miles (+18,304)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,668 miles
    Test number
    768387412013
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass53,364 miles (+21,585)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,364 miles
    Test number
    744274760331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,779 miles
    Test number
    111416709394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 KVC

Does LS56 KVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 KVC is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KVC?
The MOT on LS56 KVC is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 KVC done?
LS56 KVC was recorded at 169,169 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 8,373 miles a year.
Has LS56 KVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KVC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LS56 KVC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS56 KVC find?
LS56 KVC passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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