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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

LX56 VPNMOT history

LX56 VPN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 116,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LX56 VPN silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,629 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 VPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 VPN was last recorded at 116,629 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,624 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,629 miles
  • 2024 – 110,327 miles
  • 2023 – 105,316 miles
  • 2022 – 100,852 miles
  • 2021 – 94,090 miles
  • 2020 – 84,864 miles
  • 2019 – 80,438 miles
  • 2018 – 76,017 miles
  • 2017 – 63,966 miles
  • 2016 – 46,342 miles
  • 2015 – 38,504 miles
  • 2014 – 26,674 miles
  • 2013 – 24,355 miles
  • 2012 – 22,371 miles
  • 2011 – 20,309 miles
  • 2010 – 18,903 miles
  • 2009 – 16,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,629 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,629 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,629 miles
    Test number
    215268601656
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail116,624 miles (+6,297)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,624 miles
    Test number
    640433904348
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDE OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass110,327 miles (+5,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,327 miles
    Test number
    266320631441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,316 miles (+4,464)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,316 miles
    Test number
    319016410117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,852 miles (+6,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,852 miles
    Test number
    313305009682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass94,090 miles (+9,226)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,090 miles
    Test number
    636550460162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,864 miles (+4,426)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,864 miles
    Test number
    509208753719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,438 miles (+4,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,438 miles
    Test number
    185223611533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass76,017 miles (+12,051)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,017 miles
    Test number
    311649339234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,966 miles (+17,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,966 miles
    Test number
    437530001003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass46,342 miles (+7,838)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,342 miles
    Test number
    376011755267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,504 miles (+11,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,504 miles
    Test number
    593302906894
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  13. Pass26,674 miles (+2,319)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    26,674 miles
    Test number
    575113524355
    • NoteFront and Rear brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteFront discs

  14. Pass24,355 miles (+1,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    24,355 miles
    Test number
    446893933337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass22,371 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    22,371 miles
    Test number
    476726222477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,309 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    20,309 miles
    Test number
    936840321305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,903 miles (+2,849)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,903 miles
    Test number
    780397200316
    • NoteOffside rear tyre nailed and wearing in centre

  18. Pass16,054 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    16,054 miles
    Test number
    742830789288
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cut on tread and wearinf low on centre

Questions about LX56 VPN

Does LX56 VPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 VPN is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX56 VPN?
The MOT on LX56 VPN is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX56 VPN done?
LX56 VPN was recorded at 116,629 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,213 miles a year.
Has LX56 VPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 VPN has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LX56 VPN 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 VPN find?
LX56 VPN passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side.

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