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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LS56 KVGMOT history

LS56 KVG is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2019 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 312,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2023.

LS56 KVG black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2019
Mileage
312,190 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2023
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15,711 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2019
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS56 KVG was last recorded at 312,190 miles on 6 Apr 2023, 15,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
296,860 miles · 14 Jun 2018
Between the last two tests
15,330 miles
Average per year
15,711 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 312,190 miles
  • 2018 – 296,860 miles
  • 2017 – 280,592 miles
  • 2016 – 259,854 miles
  • 2015 – 238,587 miles
  • 2014 – 218,344 miles
  • 2013 – 194,434 miles
  • 2012 – 171,266 miles
  • 2011 – 148,910 miles
  • 2010 – 112,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail312,190 miles
  • DangerousFront large crack in windscreen, compromising integrity of glass
  • DangerousFront seat belts mouldy - not checked
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe burst on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti - roll bar ' D ' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti - roll bar ' d ' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror glass damaged (3.3 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Back plate corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

11 tests since 9 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail312,190 miles (+15,330)3 dangerous18 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    312,190 miles
    Test number
    728905185030
    • DangerousFront large crack in windscreen, compromising integrity of glass
    • DangerousFront seat belts mouldy - not checked
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe burst on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti - roll bar ' D ' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti - roll bar ' d ' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror glass damaged (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
  2. Pass296,860 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    296,860 miles
    Test number
    694457432459
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 Back plate corroded
  3. Fail296,858 miles (+16,266)10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    296,858 miles
    Test number
    585860139926
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Back plate corroded
  4. Pass280,592 miles (+20,738)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    280,592 miles
    Test number
    980215068643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass259,854 miles (+21,267)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    259,854 miles
    Test number
    692246254712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass238,587 miles (+20,243)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    238,587 miles
    Test number
    348364755139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass218,344 miles (+23,910)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    218,344 miles
    Test number
    206049294417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass194,434 miles (+23,168)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    194,434 miles
    Test number
    135582013215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass171,266 miles (+22,356)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    171,266 miles
    Test number
    398442902278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass148,910 miles (+36,905)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    148,910 miles
    Test number
    646058501258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    112,005 miles
    Test number
    220940790496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 KVG

Does LS56 KVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 KVG expired on 15 Jun 2019, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KVG?
The MOT on LS56 KVG expired on 15 Jun 2019. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 KVG done?
LS56 KVG was recorded at 312,190 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2023, an average of 15,711 miles a year.
Has LS56 KVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KVG has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LS56 KVG 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 KVG find?
LS56 KVG failed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2023 with 3 dangerous defects, 18 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front large crack in windscreen, compromising integrity of glass; front seat belts mouldy - not checked; nearside front brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe burst on brake test, and 23 more.

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