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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,597 cc

LB59 FDAMOT history

LB59 FDA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
130,753 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 FDA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 FDA was last recorded at 130,753 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,673 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
9,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,753 miles
  • 2025 – 130,673 miles
  • 2024 – 121,857 miles
  • 2023 – 110,315 miles
  • 2022 – 100,324 miles
  • 2021 – 92,237 miles
  • 2020 – 84,600 miles
  • 2019 – 74,882 miles
  • 2018 – 61,805 miles
  • 2016 – 46,277 miles
  • 2015 – 26,332 miles
  • 2014 – 20,230 miles
  • 2013 – 20,154 miles
  • 2012 – 12,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,753 miles
  • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Fog lamp lens is broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,753 miles (+80)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    130,753 miles
    Test number
    836616735889
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,673 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    130,673 miles
    Test number
    733874767217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail130,665 miles (+8,808)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,665 miles
    Test number
    907962552384
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,857 miles (+11,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    121,857 miles
    Test number
    511083117971
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass110,315 miles (+9,991)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,315 miles
    Test number
    183408683207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass100,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,324 miles
    Test number
    205547911415
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail100,324 miles (+8,087)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,324 miles
    Test number
    471770659136
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and leaking (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald inner and 1.6 - 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass92,237 miles (+7,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,237 miles
    Test number
    364450750415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,600 miles
    Test number
    453962240410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail84,600 miles (+9,718)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,600 miles
    Test number
    371651586275
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed through cut in inner tread area also outer surface bald and center 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge surface bald / inner worn and 3mm remainder (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass74,882 miles (+18)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    74,882 miles
    Test number
    763799089565
    • MinorOffside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail74,864 miles (+13,059)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,864 miles
    Test number
    875585662701
    • MajorOffside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front foglamp glass broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass61,805 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,805 miles
    Test number
    959243103149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp lens is broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail61,805 miles (+15,528)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,805 miles
    Test number
    370307457732
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp lens is broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass46,277 miles (+13,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,277 miles
    Test number
    855433270377
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted not allowing full inspection of under side

  16. Pass32,540 miles (+6,208)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,540 miles
    Test number
    397300666200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,332 miles
    Test number
    905442625074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,329 miles (+6,099)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,329 miles
    Test number
    888942525072
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass20,230 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    20,230 miles
    Test number
    376962924017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,154 miles (+7,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    20,154 miles
    Test number
    169385313331
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  21. Pass12,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    12,508 miles
    Test number
    445808122376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail12,507 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,507 miles
    Test number
    505268322339
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LB59 FDA

Does LB59 FDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 FDA is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 FDA?
The MOT on LB59 FDA is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 FDA done?
LB59 FDA was recorded at 130,753 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 9,011 miles a year.
Has LB59 FDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 FDA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 FDA 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 LB59 FDA find?
LB59 FDA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: central upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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