Mercedes-Benz C
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc
LS56 UGWMOT history
LS56 UGW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,819 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 125,819 mi
- At MOT on 2 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,749 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS56 UGW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 22 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS56 UGW was last recorded at 125,819 miles on 2 Nov 2024, 1,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Apr 2014: 58,819 miles, lower than 60,093 miles on 27 Apr 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 124,281 miles · 10 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,538 miles
- Average per year
- 6,749 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 125,819 miles
- 2023 – 124,281 miles
- 2022 – 120,923 miles
- 2021 – 115,815 miles
- 2020 – 109,079 miles
- 2019 – 102,331 miles
- 2018 – 93,072 miles
- 2017 – 83,521 miles
- 2016 – 75,541 miles
- 2015 – 67,807 miles
- 2014 – 58,819 miles
- 2013 – 60,093 miles
- 2012 – 43,135 miles
- 2011 – 35,278 miles
- 2009 – 25,377 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,819 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 15 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,819 miles (+1,538)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 125,819 miles
- Test number
- 291300283406
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass124,281 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 124,281 miles
- Test number
- 608191498028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,281 miles (+3,358)1 dangerous2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,281 miles
- Test number
- 777807256106
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass120,923 miles (+5,108)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 120,923 miles
- Test number
- 428213146027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,815 miles (+6,736)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 115,815 miles
- Test number
- 646860402118
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,079 miles (+6,748)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 109,079 miles
- Test number
- 132038503434
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass102,331 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 102,331 miles
- Test number
- 522637915006
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail102,331 miles (+9,259)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,331 miles
- Test number
- 147355073144
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded going across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass93,072 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 93,072 miles
- Test number
- 465498172930
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail93,072 miles (+9,551)1 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,072 miles
- Test number
- 183022432063
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass83,521 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 83,521 miles
- Test number
- 192334418168
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail83,521 miles (+7,980)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,521 miles
- Test number
- 555937306940
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass75,541 miles (+7,734)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 75,541 miles
- Test number
- 699802688169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,807 miles (+8,988)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 67,807 miles
- Test number
- 668467515198
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass58,819 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 58,819 miles
- Test number
- 699221094068
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 469011094068
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass60,093 miles (+16,958)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 60,093 miles
- Test number
- 247067013101
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass43,135 miles (+7,857)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 43,135 miles
- Test number
- 469683162098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,278 miles (+9,901)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 35,278 miles
- Test number
- 128765231463
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass25,377 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 25,377 miles
- Test number
- 404799649343
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Questions about LS56 UGW
- Does LS56 UGW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS56 UGW expired on 1 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS56 UGW?
- The MOT on LS56 UGW expired on 1 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS56 UGW done?
- LS56 UGW was recorded at 125,819 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2024, an average of 6,749 miles a year.
- Has LS56 UGW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS56 UGW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS56 UGW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS56 UGW find?
- LS56 UGW passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.
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