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Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc

LS56 WMTMOT history

LS56 WMT is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz R-Class first used on 18 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
88,178 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 WMT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
R-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 WMT was last recorded at 88,178 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 2,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,187 miles · 25 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,991 miles
Average per year
4,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,178 miles
  • 2025 – 85,187 miles
  • 2024 – 81,826 miles
  • 2022 – 55,630 miles
  • 2021 – 49,558 miles
  • 2020 – 48,232 miles
  • 2019 – 46,768 miles
  • 2018 – 44,158 miles
  • 2017 – 39,962 miles
  • 2016 – 36,323 miles
  • 2015 – 35,133 miles
  • 2014 – 32,175 miles
  • 2012 – 28,440 miles
  • 2011 – 23,747 miles
  • 2010 – 18,355 miles
  • 2009 – 13,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,178 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,178 miles (+2,991)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    88,178 miles
    Test number
    383367037994
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass85,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,187 miles
    Test number
    836427922968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail85,187 miles (+3,361)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,187 miles
    Test number
    721096151161
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass81,826 miles (+8,890)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,826 miles
    Test number
    980150839188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,936 miles
    Test number
    925211437204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,936 miles (+17,306)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,936 miles
    Test number
    787543797117
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
  7. Pass55,630 miles (+6,072)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,630 miles
    Test number
    670513980649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,558 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,558 miles
    Test number
    598122739420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,232 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,232 miles
    Test number
    775139363352
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective also slightly reduced output / pattern deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  10. Fail48,214 miles (+1,446)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,214 miles
    Test number
    244540710977
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective also slightly reduced output / pattern deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass46,768 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,768 miles
    Test number
    314682339915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,158 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,158 miles
    Test number
    684625101335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,962 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    39,962 miles
    Test number
    776926229428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,957 miles (+3,634)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,957 miles
    Test number
    771980728458
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
  15. Pass36,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,323 miles
    Test number
    197263830377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,323 miles (+1,190)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,323 miles
    Test number
    284380321300
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  17. Pass35,133 miles (+2,958)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,133 miles
    Test number
    437788845150
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass32,175 miles (+3,735)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,175 miles
    Test number
    698096564036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    28,440 miles
    Test number
    318056752397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,437 miles (+4,690)2 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,437 miles
    Test number
    409856552381
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil low litre added
  21. Pass23,747 miles (+5,392)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,747 miles
    Test number
    559305351390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,355 miles (+4,755)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    18,355 miles
    Test number
    461145950478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    13,600 miles
    Test number
    111985159347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 WMT

Does LS56 WMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 WMT is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS56 WMT?
The MOT on LS56 WMT is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 WMT done?
LS56 WMT was recorded at 88,178 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 4,514 miles a year.
Has LS56 WMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 WMT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 WMT 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 WMT find?
LS56 WMT passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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