Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,987 cc
LX56 VPLMOT history
LX56 VPL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz R-Class first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,745 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 155,745 mi
- At MOT on 20 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,537 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX56 VPL
- 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
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX56 VPL was last recorded at 155,745 miles on 20 Dec 2021, 4,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 151,171 miles · 22 Sept 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 4,574 miles
- Average per year
- 10,537 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 155,745 miles
- 2020 – 151,171 miles
- 2019 – 138,951 miles
- 2018 – 126,174 miles
- 2017 – 113,674 miles
- 2016 – 110,282 miles
- 2015 – 105,106 miles
- 2014 – 89,869 miles
- 2013 – 89,857 miles
- 2012 – 86,485 miles
- 2011 – 67,632 miles
- 2010 – 27,633 miles
- 2009 – 26,420 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,745 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))
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 Front Outer cv gaitor has grease leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit and bald on outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Bald on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Bald on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
19 tests since 11 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,745 miles (+4,574)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 155,745 miles
- Test number
- 717154006801
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))
Pass151,171 miles (+447)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 151,171 miles
- Test number
- 826284755414
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv gaitor has grease leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail150,724 miles (+11,773)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,724 miles
- Test number
- 932432188750
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv gaitor has grease leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,951 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 138,951 miles
- Test number
- 768572313499
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail138,950 miles (+12,776)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,950 miles
- Test number
- 571861805272
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass126,174 miles (+12,500)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 126,174 miles
- Test number
- 186408470310
- AdvisoryNo tread on inner and outer parts of both front tyres
- AdvisoryParking brake only just passed test at 16%
Pass113,674 miles (+3,392)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 113,674 miles
- Test number
- 160550721814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,282 miles (+5,176)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 110,282 miles
- Test number
- 505150410065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,106 miles (+8,642)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 105,106 miles
- Test number
- 231731481194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,464 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 96,464 miles
- Test number
- 647098305057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,463 miles (+6,594)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,463 miles
- Test number
- 948326505064
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
Pass89,869 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 89,869 miles
- Test number
- 735816004015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,857 miles (+3,372)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,857 miles
- Test number
- 807485263319
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass86,485 miles (+18,853)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 86,485 miles
- Test number
- 178706352232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,632 miles (+598)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 67,632 miles
- Test number
- 847456541280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,034 miles (+39,401)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,034 miles
- Test number
- 498778821237
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass27,633 miles (+1,213)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 27,633 miles
- Test number
- 914149250214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,420 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 26,420 miles
- Test number
- 132864659264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,420 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,420 miles
- Test number
- 834594859238
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Questions about LX56 VPL
- Does LX56 VPL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX56 VPL expired on 19 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX56 VPL?
- The MOT on LX56 VPL expired on 19 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX56 VPL done?
- LX56 VPL was recorded at 155,745 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2021, an average of 10,537 miles a year.
- Has LX56 VPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX56 VPL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2020.
- Has the mileage on LX56 VPL 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 VPL find?
- LX56 VPL passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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