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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V56 LCCMOT history

V56 LCC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 1 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 73,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
73,335 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 LCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 LCC was last recorded at 73,335 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 1,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2023: 64,915 miles, lower than 66,104 miles on 7 Mar 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
71,887 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,448 miles
Average per year
3,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,335 miles
  • 2025 – 71,887 miles
  • 2024 – 67,763 miles
  • 2023 – 64,915 miles
  • 2022 – 66,104 miles
  • 2021 – 59,046 miles
  • 2020 – 56,718 miles
  • 2019 – 52,824 miles
  • 2018 – 48,553 miles
  • 2017 – 44,146 miles
  • 2016 – 39,903 miles
  • 2015 – 35,836 miles
  • 2014 – 31,807 miles
  • 2013 – 27,621 miles
  • 2012 – 25,220 miles
  • 2011 – 22,384 miles
  • 2010 – 18,743 miles
  • 2009 – 14,928 miles
  • 2008 – 13,973 miles
  • 2007 – 11,695 miles
  • 2006 – 10,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,335 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    73,335 miles
    Test number
    327693334787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail73,335 miles (+1,448)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,335 miles
    Test number
    822880270731
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass71,887 miles (+4,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    71,887 miles
    Test number
    544018719735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass67,763 miles (+2,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,763 miles
    Test number
    727923901316
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  5. Pass64,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,915 miles
    Test number
    351468180381
    • AdvisoryEngine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  6. Fail64,915 miles (-1,189)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,915 miles
    Test number
    228022345684
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryEngine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  7. Pass66,104 miles (+7,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    66,104 miles
    Test number
    389658333019
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass59,046 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    59,046 miles
    Test number
    236502184380
    • AdvisoryEngine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail59,046 miles (+2,328)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,046 miles
    Test number
    684677660884
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass56,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    56,718 miles
    Test number
    692832708711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,718 miles (+3,894)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,718 miles
    Test number
    781091810513
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass52,824 miles (+4,271)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    52,824 miles
    Test number
    681140102148
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  13. Pass48,553 miles (+4,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,553 miles
    Test number
    293836226445
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass44,146 miles (+4,243)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,146 miles
    Test number
    276455687695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,903 miles (+4,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,903 miles
    Test number
    843067939881
    • AdvisoryEngine & Under tray(s) fitted
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass35,836 miles (+4,029)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,836 miles
    Test number
    998494885073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass31,807 miles (+4,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,807 miles
    Test number
    766173284064
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass27,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,621 miles
    Test number
    126917373007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,619 miles (+2,399)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,619 miles
    Test number
    826207273065
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass25,220 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,220 miles
    Test number
    319363982020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,384 miles (+3,641)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,384 miles
    Test number
    638871091092
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  22. Pass18,743 miles (+3,815)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,743 miles
    Test number
    241782580072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass14,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    14,928 miles
    Test number
    390223189030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail14,928 miles (+955)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,928 miles
    Test number
    103163089409
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass13,973 miles (+2,278)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,973 miles
    Test number
    410983298097
    • NotePlastic covers fitted on sills and complete under vehicle floor

  26. Pass11,695 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    11,695 miles
    Test number
    820742997057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    10,405 miles
    Test number
    142263606428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V56 LCC

Does V56 LCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V56 LCC is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V56 LCC?
The MOT on V56 LCC is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V56 LCC done?
V56 LCC was recorded at 73,335 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 3,061 miles a year.
Has V56 LCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 LCC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V56 LCC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V56 LCC find?
V56 LCC passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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