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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,597 cc

LL59 BHZMOT history

LL59 BHZ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

LL59 BHZ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
146,341 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 BHZ
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 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 BHZ was last recorded at 146,341 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 9,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Feb 2020: 22,355 miles, lower than 67,335 miles on 12 Feb 2019.

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
137,035 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,306 miles
Average per year
9,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,341 miles
  • 2025 – 137,035 miles
  • 2024 – 130,736 miles
  • 2023 – 122,686 miles
  • 2022 – 109,430 miles
  • 2021 – 91,479 miles
  • 2020 – 79,201 miles
  • 2019 – 67,335 miles
  • 2017 – 55,925 miles
  • 2016 – 43,011 miles
  • 2015 – 33,228 miles
  • 2014 – 25,527 miles
  • 2013 – 19,867 miles
  • 2012 – 16,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,341 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both rear inner side lights not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Outstanding manufacturers safety recalll

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,341 miles (+9,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    146,341 miles
    Test number
    100889791340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,035 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    137,035 miles
    Test number
    375455318700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,736 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,736 miles
    Test number
    721292216394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail130,736 miles (+8,050)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,736 miles
    Test number
    342945325331
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick METAL TO METAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass122,686 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    122,686 miles
    Test number
    618541746167
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner side lights not working
    • AdvisoryOutstanding manufacturers safety recalll

  6. Fail122,686 miles (+13,256)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,686 miles
    Test number
    951869601397
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner side lights not working
    • AdvisoryOutstanding manufacturers safety recalll

  7. Pass109,430 miles (+17,951)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,430 miles
    Test number
    751957327066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    91,479 miles
    Test number
    756957180712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,479 miles (+12,278)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,479 miles
    Test number
    574650095650
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass79,201 miles (+56,846)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,201 miles
    Test number
    815783839231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail22,355 miles (-44,980)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,355 miles
    Test number
    976936617279
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass67,335 miles (+11,410)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    67,335 miles
    Test number
    100996149209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,925 miles
    Test number
    524013606456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,925 miles (+12,914)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,925 miles
    Test number
    103034634536
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass43,011 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,011 miles
    Test number
    277634421080
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of front brake discs
    • AdvisoryAdvise near side front tyre , damaged to inner and outer side walls
    • AdvisoryAdvise off side rear tyre , tread wearing low and perishing

  16. Fail43,011 miles (+9,783)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,011 miles
    Test number
    325255584566
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake fluid level low
    • AdvisoryAdvise condition of front brake discs
    • AdvisoryAdvise near side front tyre , damaged to inner and outer side walls
    • AdvisoryAdvise off side rear tyre , tread wearing low and perishing

  17. Pass33,228 miles (+7,701)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,228 miles
    Test number
    890484219274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,527 miles (+5,660)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    25,527 miles
    Test number
    156482304353
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside Rear Emergency Stop Lamp On

  19. Pass19,867 miles (+3,431)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    19,867 miles
    Test number
    555002003301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,436 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    16,436 miles
    Test number
    497097302342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about LL59 BHZ

Does LL59 BHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 BHZ is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 BHZ?
The MOT on LL59 BHZ is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 BHZ done?
LL59 BHZ was recorded at 146,341 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 9,761 miles a year.
Has LL59 BHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 BHZ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LL59 BHZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL59 BHZ find?
LL59 BHZ passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower, and 1 more.

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