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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

LS56 NWYMOT history

LS56 NWY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

LS56 NWY silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
104,355 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 NWY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 NWY was last recorded at 104,355 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 2,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,353 miles · 6 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,002 miles
Average per year
4,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,355 miles
  • 2023 – 102,353 miles
  • 2022 – 97,448 miles
  • 2021 – 91,830 miles
  • 2020 – 90,244 miles
  • 2019 – 86,713 miles
  • 2018 – 82,976 miles
  • 2017 – 77,157 miles
  • 2016 – 71,181 miles
  • 2015 – 64,437 miles
  • 2014 – 60,629 miles
  • 2013 – 57,047 miles
  • 2012 – 51,953 miles
  • 2011 – 45,911 miles
  • 2009 – 29,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,355 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (c) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Coolant bottle empty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,355 miles (+2,002)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,355 miles
    Test number
    350311525454
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened track control arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  2. Pass102,353 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,353 miles
    Test number
    144237021622
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle empty
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail102,353 miles (+4,905)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,353 miles
    Test number
    931732905869
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle empty
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass97,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    97,448 miles
    Test number
    150031334275
    • AdvisoryBonnet will not open

  5. Fail97,448 miles (+120)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,448 miles
    Test number
    570151961212
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative parking brake not locking (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryBonnet will not open

  6. Fail97,328 miles (+5,498)2 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,328 miles
    Test number
    156552615130
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass91,830 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,830 miles
    Test number
    586461343730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,244 miles (+3,531)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    90,244 miles
    Test number
    387424840413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,713 miles
    Test number
    204875133760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,713 miles (+3,737)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,713 miles
    Test number
    323861471711
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass82,976 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,976 miles
    Test number
    425796153660
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail82,976 miles (+5,819)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,976 miles
    Test number
    864631419949
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass77,157 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,157 miles
    Test number
    465669175340
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake pads worn quite heavily
    • AdvisoryFront Front brake discs worn, lipped

  14. Fail77,142 miles (+5,961)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,142 miles
    Test number
    194281481130
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront & rear brake pads worn quite heavily
    • AdvisoryFront Front brake discs worn, lipped

  15. Pass71,181 miles (+6,744)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,181 miles
    Test number
    794228558851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,437 miles (+3,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,437 miles
    Test number
    686612325001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass60,629 miles (+3,582)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,629 miles
    Test number
    156889524439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped, worn

  18. Pass57,047 miles (+5,094)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,047 miles
    Test number
    198781433488
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront b rake discs scored & pads getting low.
    • NoteO/S/R footbrake effort slightly low & brake discs slightly corroded.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass51,953 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,953 miles
    Test number
    505938432025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F bumper slightly insecure.
    • NoteN/S/R tyre almost ON legal tread depth limit!
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Fail51,953 miles (+6,042)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,953 miles
    Test number
    538298132067
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/F bumper slightly insecure.
    • NoteN/S/R tyre almost ON legal tread depth limit!
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass45,911 miles (+73)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,911 miles
    Test number
    815173411007
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteFront brake pads appear very low (not clearly visible)
    • NoteNearside front bumper damaged; slightly insecure.
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail45,838 miles (+16,637)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,838 miles
    Test number
    205436601092
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteFront brake pads appear very low (not clearly visible)
    • NoteNearside front bumper damaged; slightly insecure.
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass29,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,201 miles
    Test number
    814058849362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 NWY

Does LS56 NWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 NWY expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 NWY?
The MOT on LS56 NWY expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 NWY done?
LS56 NWY was recorded at 104,355 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 4,943 miles a year.
Has LS56 NWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 NWY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LS56 NWY 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 NWY find?
LS56 NWY passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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