Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,699 cc
LX56 VPCMOT history
LX56 VPC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,956 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 May 2026
- Mileage
- 96,956 mi
- At MOT on 17 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,380 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX56 VPC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- B-Class
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,699 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX56 VPC was last recorded at 96,956 miles on 17 May 2025, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,879 miles · 14 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 77 miles
- Average per year
- 4,380 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 96,956 miles
- 2024 – 91,212 miles
- 2023 – 85,609 miles
- 2022 – 80,604 miles
- 2021 – 75,663 miles
- 2020 – 71,549 miles
- 2019 – 65,936 miles
- 2018 – 64,123 miles
- 2017 – 62,648 miles
- 2016 – 61,564 miles
- 2015 – 57,258 miles
- 2014 – 52,037 miles
- 2013 – 47,363 miles
- 2012 – 42,231 miles
- 2011 – 36,729 miles
- 2010 – 31,170 miles
- 2009 – 27,697 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,956 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,956 miles (+77)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2026
- Odometer
- 96,956 miles
- Test number
- 968713975670
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail96,879 miles (+5,667)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,879 miles
- Test number
- 152865669022
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass91,212 miles (+62)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 91,212 miles
- Test number
- 340645831934
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,150 miles (+5,541)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,150 miles
- Test number
- 579768387200
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass85,609 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2024
- Odometer
- 85,609 miles
- Test number
- 807295530696
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail85,589 miles (+4,985)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,589 miles
- Test number
- 303192350165
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass80,604 miles (+100)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 80,604 miles
- Test number
- 396468339904
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail80,504 miles (+4,841)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,504 miles
- Test number
- 820094251502
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,663 miles (+61)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2022
- Odometer
- 75,663 miles
- Test number
- 720698455664
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail75,602 miles (+4,053)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,602 miles
- Test number
- 137362335430
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass71,549 miles (+5,613)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2021
- Odometer
- 71,549 miles
- Test number
- 678317076582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,936 miles (+1,813)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 65,936 miles
- Test number
- 247897503076
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass64,123 miles (+1,475)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 64,123 miles
- Test number
- 769994912808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,648 miles (+1,084)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 62,648 miles
- Test number
- 717496707440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,564 miles (+4,306)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 61,564 miles
- Test number
- 235730528931
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,258 miles (+5,221)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 57,258 miles
- Test number
- 727600775164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,037 miles (+4,674)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 52,037 miles
- Test number
- 929717674143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,363 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 47,363 miles
- Test number
- 627639293119
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail47,358 miles (+5,127)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,358 miles
- Test number
- 138808393122
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass42,231 miles (+5,502)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 42,231 miles
- Test number
- 767115492132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,729 miles (+205)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 36,729 miles
- Test number
- 225156901227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,524 miles (+5,354)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,524 miles
- Test number
- 535329091139
- DangerousOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Pass31,170 miles (+3,473)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 31,170 miles
- Test number
- 211322280487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 27,697 miles
- Test number
- 694475909258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX56 VPC
- Does LX56 VPC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX56 VPC expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX56 VPC?
- The MOT on LX56 VPC expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX56 VPC done?
- LX56 VPC was recorded at 96,956 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2025, an average of 4,380 miles a year.
- Has LX56 VPC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX56 VPC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX56 VPC 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 LX56 VPC find?
- LX56 VPC passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone front bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w/bone front bush.
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