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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,496 cc

LX56 VPRMOT history

LX56 VPR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 88,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2024.

LX56 VPR black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2025
Mileage
88,380 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX56 VPR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX56 VPR was last recorded at 88,380 miles on 16 Oct 2024, 2,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,387 miles · 1 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,993 miles
Average per year
4,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,380 miles
  • 2023 – 85,387 miles
  • 2022 – 81,537 miles
  • 2021 – 80,013 miles
  • 2020 – 76,681 miles
  • 2019 – 71,789 miles
  • 2018 – 65,082 miles
  • 2017 – 59,465 miles
  • 2016 – 54,684 miles
  • 2015 – 52,324 miles
  • 2014 – 49,899 miles
  • 2013 – 44,885 miles
  • 2012 – 38,061 miles
  • 2011 – 28,007 miles
  • 2010 – 21,670 miles
  • 2009 – 19,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,380 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,380 miles (+2,993)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    88,380 miles
    Test number
    348501056976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,387 miles (+3,850)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,387 miles
    Test number
    237182638035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,537 miles (+1,524)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,537 miles
    Test number
    169151323247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,013 miles (+3,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,013 miles
    Test number
    377569430688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,681 miles (+4,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    76,681 miles
    Test number
    489008767502
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,789 miles (+6,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,789 miles
    Test number
    432122728836
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass65,082 miles (+5,617)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,082 miles
    Test number
    961781300881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,465 miles (+4,781)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,465 miles
    Test number
    817161052650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,684 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,684 miles
    Test number
    375094895945
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail54,667 miles (+2,343)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,667 miles
    Test number
    857296309685
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass52,324 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,324 miles
    Test number
    757764805168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,304 miles (+2,405)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,304 miles
    Test number
    169819095457
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass49,899 miles (+5,014)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,899 miles
    Test number
    269389504172
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on tread

  14. Pass44,885 miles (+6,824)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,885 miles
    Test number
    698032913133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,061 miles (+10,054)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,061 miles
    Test number
    719808502125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,007 miles (+6,337)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,007 miles
    Test number
    815834521131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,670 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,670 miles
    Test number
    202937700428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,669 miles
    Test number
    223726900489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,669 miles (+2,626)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,669 miles
    Test number
    321586500118
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass19,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,043 miles
    Test number
    733420669237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX56 VPR

Does LX56 VPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX56 VPR expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX56 VPR?
The MOT on LX56 VPR expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX56 VPR done?
LX56 VPR was recorded at 88,380 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2024, an average of 4,598 miles a year.
Has LX56 VPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX56 VPR has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on LX56 VPR 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 VPR find?
LX56 VPR passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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