
Mercedes-Benz E
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc
CU59 AKOMOT history
CU59 AKO is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 14 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 177,663 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 177,663 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 14,277 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- CU59 AKO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 14 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
CU59 AKO was last recorded at 177,663 miles on 6 Jul 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 177,657 miles · 5 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 14,277 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 177,663 miles
- 2021 – 175,782 miles
- 2020 – 173,972 miles
- 2019 – 167,515 miles
- 2018 – 139,933 miles
- 2017 – 107,730 miles
- 2016 – 89,209 miles
- 2015 – 79,927 miles
- 2013 – 89,374 miles
- 2012 – 38,428 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 4 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,663 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 177,663 miles
- Test number
- 415320761034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,657 miles (+1,875)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,657 miles
- Test number
- 898524601197
- DangerousCentral Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii))
Pass175,782 miles (+1,810)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 175,782 miles
- Test number
- 314632777316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,972 miles (+2)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 173,972 miles
- Test number
- 638973054135
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTow bar corroded
Fail173,970 miles (+6,455)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,970 miles
- Test number
- 669917232991
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTow bar corroded
Pass167,515 miles (+27,582)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 167,515 miles
- Test number
- 420595794542
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear handbrake support brackets brokern
Pass139,933 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 139,933 miles
- Test number
- 716774962546
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing high/low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail139,930 miles (+32,200)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,930 miles
- Test number
- 455924775644
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing high/low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass107,730 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 107,730 miles
- Test number
- 752043977323
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail107,727 miles (+18,518)1 failure9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,727 miles
- Test number
- 106797726522
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass89,209 miles (+9,282)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 89,209 miles
- Test number
- 637919301083
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,927 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 79,927 miles
- Test number
- 876945745229
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail79,925 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,925 miles
- Test number
- 426585945295
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass113,721 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 113,721 km
- Test number
- 719815044205
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail113,721 km2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,721 km
- Test number
- 458165944259
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass89,374 miles (+50,946)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 89,374 miles
- Test number
- 368595353249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,428 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 38,428 miles
- Test number
- 939418972268
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about CU59 AKO
- Does CU59 AKO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on CU59 AKO expired on 5 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on CU59 AKO?
- The MOT on CU59 AKO expired on 5 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has CU59 AKO done?
- CU59 AKO was recorded at 177,663 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2022, an average of 14,277 miles a year.
- Has CU59 AKO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. CU59 AKO has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on CU59 AKO 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 CU59 AKO find?
- CU59 AKO passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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