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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

LL59 FNKMOT history

LL59 FNK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2024 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 129,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2023.

LL59 FNK black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2024
Mileage
129,381 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2023
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL59 FNK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2024
Latest MOT test
9 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL59 FNK was last recorded at 129,381 miles on 9 May 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 May 2023: 129,376 miles, lower than 162,303 miles on 23 Feb 2023.

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
129,376 miles · 4 May 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,381 miles
  • 2022 – 153,949 miles
  • 2021 – 149,972 miles
  • 2020 – 147,333 miles
  • 2019 – 140,980 miles
  • 2018 – 135,815 miles
  • 2016 – 127,353 miles
  • 2015 – 119,966 miles
  • 2014 – 111,391 miles
  • 2013 – 100,971 miles
  • 2012 – 94,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,381 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,381 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    129,381 miles
    Test number
    840666333878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail129,376 miles (-32,927)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,376 miles
    Test number
    715667779528
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail162,303 miles (+8,354)1 dangerous10 major5 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,303 miles
    Test number
    735522441289
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Plate limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most suspension arm, upwards facing ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most suspension arm, downwards facing ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Main bulb incorrectly located
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Main bulb incorrectly located
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 91Y tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass153,949 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,949 miles
    Test number
    397584756947
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail153,923 miles (+3,951)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,923 miles
    Test number
    513750407224
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass149,972 miles (+2,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    149,972 miles
    Test number
    713308687755
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass147,333 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    147,333 miles
    Test number
    737273903087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm recommend replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail147,333 miles (+6,353)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,333 miles
    Test number
    108848566994
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm recommend replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass140,980 miles (+5,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    140,980 miles
    Test number
    424204325057
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass135,815 miles (+8,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    135,815 miles
    Test number
    744463272458
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass127,353 miles (+7,387)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    127,353 miles
    Test number
    963691022200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,966 miles (+8,575)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    119,966 miles
    Test number
    892369667583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    111,391 miles
    Test number
    429106424347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail111,391 miles (+10,420)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,391 miles
    Test number
    819196324384
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass100,971 miles (+6,324)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    100,971 miles
    Test number
    737799623302
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 3mm tread depth
    • NoteEmissions too low to record

  16. Pass94,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    94,647 miles
    Test number
    475474032451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL59 FNK

Does LL59 FNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL59 FNK expired on 8 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL59 FNK?
The MOT on LL59 FNK expired on 8 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL59 FNK done?
LL59 FNK was recorded at 129,381 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2023, an average of 3,327 miles a year.
Has LL59 FNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL59 FNK has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LL59 FNK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL59 FNK find?
LL59 FNK passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner.

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