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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,597 cc

LL59 EXJMOT history

LL59 EXJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 164,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LL59 EXJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
164,457 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 EXJ
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
7 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 EXJ was last recorded at 164,457 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 148,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 May 2018: 62,961 miles, lower than 86,365 miles on 16 May 2018.

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
15,906 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
148,551 miles
Average per year
8,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,457 miles
  • 2024 – 15,906 miles
  • 2023 – 153,588 miles
  • 2022 – 144,089 miles
  • 2021 – 133,023 miles
  • 2020 – 120,822 miles
  • 2019 – 102,643 miles
  • 2018 – 62,961 miles
  • 2017 – 72,374 miles
  • 2016 – 60,599 miles
  • 2015 – 54,792 miles
  • 2014 – 52,472 miles
  • 2012 – 49,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,457 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front tyres wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Poss tracking required

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,457 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    164,457 miles
    Test number
    280974815198
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail164,457 miles (+148,551)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,457 miles
    Test number
    182682901494
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass15,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    15,906 miles
    Test number
    564032236302
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail159,066 miles (+5,478)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,066 miles
    Test number
    644116593744
    • DangerousRear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value both (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass153,588 miles (+9,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    153,588 miles
    Test number
    529405686012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass144,089 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,089 miles
    Test number
    254686197330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,460 miles (+10,437)11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,460 miles
    Test number
    353892820356
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryIdle speed slightly high
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass133,023 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,023 miles
    Test number
    581366512999
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside pipes in wheel arch corroded and covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail133,011 miles (+12,189)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,011 miles
    Test number
    940527355901
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside pipes in wheel arch corroded and covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass120,822 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,822 miles
    Test number
    290152342305
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  11. Fail120,822 miles (+18,179)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,822 miles
    Test number
    649567010848
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  12. Pass102,643 miles (+39,682)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,643 miles
    Test number
    131361069862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,961 miles (-23,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,961 miles
    Test number
    947321926465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryPoss tracking required
  14. Fail86,365 miles (+13,991)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,365 miles
    Test number
    570423900262
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryPoss tracking required
  15. Pass72,374 miles (+11,775)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,374 miles
    Test number
    121403651968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    60,599 miles
    Test number
    807655289213
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
  17. Fail60,599 miles (+5,807)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,599 miles
    Test number
    515468209907
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass54,792 miles (+2,320)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,792 miles
    Test number
    858095015119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  19. Fail52,472 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,472 miles
    Test number
    105401194478
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass52,472 miles (+3,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,472 miles
    Test number
    506291094062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass49,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,335 miles
    Test number
    548014612342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 EXJ

Does LL59 EXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL59 EXJ is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL59 EXJ?
The MOT on LL59 EXJ is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL59 EXJ done?
LL59 EXJ was recorded at 164,457 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 8,821 miles a year.
Has LL59 EXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 EXJ has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL59 EXJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL59 EXJ find?
LL59 EXJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all.

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