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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LL59 EWSMOT history

LL59 EWS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LL59 EWS black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
123,487 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 EWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 EWS was last recorded at 123,487 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 16,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,457 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
16,030 miles
Average per year
7,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,487 miles
  • 2025 – 107,457 miles
  • 2024 – 107,412 miles
  • 2023 – 91,674 miles
  • 2021 – 79,656 miles
  • 2020 – 66,935 miles
  • 2019 – 63,580 miles
  • 2018 – 57,830 miles
  • 2017 – 51,274 miles
  • 2016 – 44,927 miles
  • 2015 – 38,894 miles
  • 2014 – 31,448 miles
  • 2013 – 23,893 miles
  • 2012 – 18,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,487 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    123,487 miles
    Test number
    281539847331
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail123,487 miles (+16,030)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,487 miles
    Test number
    888392941749
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,457 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,457 miles
    Test number
    399251857902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,455 miles (+43)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,455 miles
    Test number
    881533730372
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail107,412 miles (+15,738)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,412 miles
    Test number
    665100345457
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass91,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,674 miles
    Test number
    924187307265
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail91,674 miles (+12,018)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,674 miles
    Test number
    311636811637
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass79,656 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,656 miles
    Test number
    619056834480
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail79,656 miles (+12,721)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,656 miles
    Test number
    614334576915
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass66,935 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,935 miles
    Test number
    402069832503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,580 miles
    Test number
    220328990724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,580 miles (+5,750)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,580 miles
    Test number
    814021936921
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass57,830 miles (+6,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,830 miles
    Test number
    909154881443
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 xl (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass51,274 miles (+6,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,274 miles
    Test number
    318360084430
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass44,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,927 miles
    Test number
    498267764476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,927 miles (+6,033)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,927 miles
    Test number
    395395005937
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working

  17. Pass38,894 miles (+7,446)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,894 miles
    Test number
    638821506418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,448 miles (+7,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,448 miles
    Test number
    549770704371
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass23,893 miles (+5,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    23,893 miles
    Test number
    338222523376
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass18,816 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    18,816 miles
    Test number
    456212622354
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LL59 EWS

Does LL59 EWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 EWS is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL59 EWS?
The MOT on LL59 EWS is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 EWS done?
LL59 EWS was recorded at 123,487 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 7,943 miles a year.
Has LL59 EWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 EWS has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL59 EWS 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 EWS find?
LL59 EWS passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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