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Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,148 cc

LS56 KVMMOT history

LS56 KVM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 188,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2024.

LS56 KVM black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2025
Mileage
188,541 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 KVM
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
13 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 KVM was last recorded at 188,541 miles on 20 Jan 2024, 8,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,322 miles · 26 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
8,219 miles
Average per year
9,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 188,541 miles
  • 2022 – 180,322 miles
  • 2021 – 171,220 miles
  • 2017 – 152,977 miles
  • 2016 – 147,349 miles
  • 2015 – 136,987 miles
  • 2014 – 124,881 miles
  • 2013 – 115,465 miles
  • 2012 – 103,676 miles
  • 2011 – 93,849 miles
  • 2010 – 78,920 miles
  • 2009 – 49,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,541 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,541 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    188,541 miles
    Test number
    805392033434
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail188,541 miles (+8,219)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,541 miles
    Test number
    523545528669
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass180,322 miles (+9,102)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    180,322 miles
    Test number
    577514304091
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both control arms osf/nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both dbushes osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both osf/nsf (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass171,220 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    171,220 miles
    Test number
    615941294704
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail171,165 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,165 miles
    Test number
    604997852932
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass262,691 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    262,691 km
    Test number
    945811453343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,977 miles (+5,628)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    152,977 miles
    Test number
    251051040099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,349 miles (+10,362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    147,349 miles
    Test number
    802023480676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

  9. Pass136,987 miles (+12,106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    136,987 miles
    Test number
    560663637024
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass124,881 miles (+9,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    124,881 miles
    Test number
    577399084286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass115,465 miles (+11,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    115,465 miles
    Test number
    838868883273
    • 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)

  12. Pass103,676 miles (+9,827)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    103,676 miles
    Test number
    508635372252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,849 miles (+14,929)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    93,849 miles
    Test number
    307198791405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    78,920 miles
    Test number
    883443120384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,918 miles (+29,160)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,918 miles
    Test number
    961813920346
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass49,758 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,758 miles
    Test number
    244661959367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,260 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,260 miles
    Test number
    832823149372
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS56 KVM

Does LS56 KVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 KVM expired on 19 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 KVM?
The MOT on LS56 KVM expired on 19 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 KVM done?
LS56 KVM was recorded at 188,541 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2024, an average of 9,939 miles a year.
Has LS56 KVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 KVM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS56 KVM 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 KVM find?
LS56 KVM passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 7 more.

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