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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

LM59 CZEMOT history

LM59 CZE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

LM59 CZE black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
140,315 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM59 CZE
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
22 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM59 CZE was last recorded at 140,315 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 5,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Nov 2015: 39,756 miles, lower than 56,188 miles on 18 Oct 2014.

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
135,059 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,256 miles
Average per year
7,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,315 miles
  • 2025 – 135,059 miles
  • 2024 – 131,559 miles
  • 2023 – 126,071 miles
  • 2022 – 116,968 miles
  • 2020 – 104,045 miles
  • 2019 – 94,230 miles
  • 2018 – 85,824 miles
  • 2017 – 77,835 miles
  • 2016 – 70,183 miles
  • 2015 – 39,756 miles
  • 2014 – 56,188 miles
  • 2013 – 44,680 miles
  • 2012 – 37,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,315 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    140,315 miles
    Test number
    854951700081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail140,315 miles (+5,256)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,315 miles
    Test number
    929054651931
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass135,059 miles (+3,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    135,059 miles
    Test number
    566085147448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage 245/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass131,559 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    131,559 miles
    Test number
    370947142096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail131,533 miles (+5,462)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,533 miles
    Test number
    313313413125
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454017 central tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass126,071 miles (+73)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,071 miles
    Test number
    525623667642
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail125,998 miles (+9,030)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,998 miles
    Test number
    169693020239
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass116,968 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,968 miles
    Test number
    315986275307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail116,912 miles4 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,912 miles
    Test number
    985312428224
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Fail116,903 miles (+12,858)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,903 miles
    Test number
    480607039618
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all, (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass104,045 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    104,045 miles
    Test number
    790587252340
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Fail104,045 miles (+9,815)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,045 miles
    Test number
    650529391589
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. Pass94,230 miles (+8,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,230 miles
    Test number
    805730001334
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass85,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    85,824 miles
    Test number
    388768539241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,824 miles (+7,989)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,824 miles
    Test number
    752979617445
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  16. Pass77,835 miles (+7,652)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,835 miles
    Test number
    134617109617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,183 miles (+30,427)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,183 miles
    Test number
    675542167799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,756 miles (-16,432)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    39,756 miles
    Test number
    876966487126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,188 miles
    Test number
    828241394290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,188 miles (+11,508)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,188 miles
    Test number
    666801094282
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass44,680 miles (+7,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,680 miles
    Test number
    278822383254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  22. Pass37,631 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,631 miles
    Test number
    598682712345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM59 CZE

Does LM59 CZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM59 CZE is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM59 CZE?
The MOT on LM59 CZE is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM59 CZE done?
LM59 CZE was recorded at 140,315 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 7,741 miles a year.
Has LM59 CZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM59 CZE has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM59 CZE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM59 CZE find?
LM59 CZE passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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