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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

LL59 BTVMOT history

LL59 BTV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 10 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 176,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

LL59 BTV black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
176,523 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 BTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 BTV was last recorded at 176,523 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 10,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,976 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,547 miles
Average per year
10,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,523 miles
  • 2025 – 165,976 miles
  • 2024 – 161,450 miles
  • 2023 – 156,479 miles
  • 2022 – 147,318 miles
  • 2021 – 136,964 miles
  • 2020 – 130,289 miles
  • 2018 – 127,831 miles
  • 2017 – 123,987 miles
  • 2016 – 107,354 miles
  • 2015 – 89,797 miles
  • 2014 – 72,429 miles
  • 2013 – 56,271 miles
  • 2012 – 37,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,523 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderbody has general corrosion

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,523 miles (+10,547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    176,523 miles
    Test number
    248303912576
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has general corrosion

  2. Pass165,976 miles (+4,526)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    165,976 miles
    Test number
    614854887649
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass161,450 miles (+2)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    161,450 miles
    Test number
    765650135680
    • MinorCentral 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch cover damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield not fully secure

  4. Fail161,448 miles (+4,969)1 dangerous9 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,448 miles
    Test number
    226361822680
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick uneven wear across the axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorCentral 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch cover damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield not fully secure

  5. Pass156,479 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    156,479 miles
    Test number
    109644822248
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  6. Fail156,479 miles (+9,161)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,479 miles
    Test number
    107295837776
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  7. Pass147,318 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    147,318 miles
    Test number
    250861060608
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail147,317 miles (+10,353)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,317 miles
    Test number
    989910684527
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass136,964 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    136,964 miles
    Test number
    373448257744
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  10. Fail136,963 miles (+6,674)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,963 miles
    Test number
    613275219914
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinks to floor and drops brake effort with constant pedal pressure (1.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  11. Pass130,289 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,289 miles
    Test number
    508021161123
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery insecure, repaired on test

  12. Fail130,289 miles (+2,458)1 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,289 miles
    Test number
    357762790316
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery insecure, repaired on test

  13. Pass127,831 miles (+3,844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    127,831 miles
    Test number
    181597295344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  14. Pass123,987 miles (+16,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    123,987 miles
    Test number
    748327337279
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass107,354 miles (+17,557)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    107,354 miles
    Test number
    353866907456
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside differential seal leaking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  16. Pass89,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    89,797 miles
    Test number
    445067484343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,797 miles (+17,368)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,797 miles
    Test number
    215634510818
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass72,429 miles (+16,158)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,429 miles
    Test number
    927166534377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass56,271 miles (+18,778)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,271 miles
    Test number
    356969833314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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

  20. Pass37,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,493 miles
    Test number
    345839332334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 BTV

Does LL59 BTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 BTV is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 BTV?
The MOT on LL59 BTV is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 BTV done?
LL59 BTV was recorded at 176,523 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 10,290 miles a year.
Has LL59 BTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 BTV has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LL59 BTV 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 LL59 BTV find?
LL59 BTV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; underbody has general corrosion.

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