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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

LS56 WMMMOT history

LS56 WMM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 29 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LS56 WMM silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
163,247 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 WMM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 WMM was last recorded at 163,247 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 3,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,465 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,782 miles
Average per year
8,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,247 miles
  • 2025 – 159,465 miles
  • 2024 – 157,543 miles
  • 2023 – 155,270 miles
  • 2021 – 151,386 miles
  • 2020 – 146,670 miles
  • 2019 – 131,862 miles
  • 2018 – 122,475 miles
  • 2017 – 112,493 miles
  • 2016 – 102,741 miles
  • 2015 – 93,563 miles
  • 2014 – 83,019 miles
  • 2013 – 70,869 miles
  • 2012 – 58,745 miles
  • 2011 – 44,266 miles
  • 2010 – 32,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,247 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,247 miles (+3,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    163,247 miles
    Test number
    353874057970
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass159,465 miles (+1,922)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    159,465 miles
    Test number
    575696157698
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass157,543 miles (+2,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    157,543 miles
    Test number
    368156715491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass155,270 miles (+3,884)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    155,270 miles
    Test number
    559215266595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,386 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    151,386 miles
    Test number
    391834653015
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail151,383 miles (+4,713)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,383 miles
    Test number
    506808005949
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn heavily on inner edge to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass146,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    146,670 miles
    Test number
    710858314045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,670 miles (+14,808)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,670 miles
    Test number
    389096232679
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass131,862 miles (+9,387)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,862 miles
    Test number
    883170592656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,475 miles
    Test number
    300465192183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Fail122,475 miles (+9,982)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,475 miles
    Test number
    836396390094
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass112,493 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,493 miles
    Test number
    563892609064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail112,491 miles (+9,750)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,491 miles
    Test number
    505084650711
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass102,741 miles (+9,178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,741 miles
    Test number
    185191587917
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass93,563 miles (+10,544)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,563 miles
    Test number
    678460725133
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
  16. Pass83,019 miles (+12,150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,019 miles
    Test number
    147902634190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass70,869 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,869 miles
    Test number
    587504723171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Fail70,868 miles (+12,123)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,868 miles
    Test number
    336833423140
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass58,745 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,745 miles
    Test number
    206630732137
    • 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)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  20. Fail58,744 miles (+14,478)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,744 miles
    Test number
    559319422189
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  21. Pass44,266 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,266 miles
    Test number
    846435301147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,265 miles (+11,714)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,265 miles
    Test number
    768303601154
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside mirror broken
  23. Pass32,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,551 miles
    Test number
    150001480429
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LS56 WMM

Does LS56 WMM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 WMM is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 WMM?
The MOT on LS56 WMM is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 WMM done?
LS56 WMM was recorded at 163,247 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 8,216 miles a year.
Has LS56 WMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 WMM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LS56 WMM 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 WMM find?
LS56 WMM passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front.

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