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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LR59 FAUMOT history

LR59 FAU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 23 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 136,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

LR59 FAU black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2025
Mileage
136,100 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 FAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 FAU was last recorded at 136,100 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 8,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,204 miles · 22 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
8,896 miles
Average per year
7,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,100 miles
  • 2023 – 127,204 miles
  • 2022 – 118,603 miles
  • 2021 – 111,080 miles
  • 2020 – 105,766 miles
  • 2019 – 100,123 miles
  • 2018 – 91,971 miles
  • 2017 – 83,693 miles
  • 2016 – 74,691 miles
  • 2015 – 66,088 miles
  • 2014 – 57,267 miles
  • 2013 – 47,329 miles
  • 2012 – 40,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,100 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,100 miles (+8,896)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    136,100 miles
    Test number
    354627888120
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,204 miles (+8,601)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    127,204 miles
    Test number
    877508057825
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm & bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass118,603 miles (+7,523)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,603 miles
    Test number
    688703806617
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService light on and showing overdue

  4. Pass111,080 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,080 miles
    Test number
    670456374316
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail111,034 miles (+5,268)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,034 miles
    Test number
    150264300553
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,766 miles (+5,643)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,766 miles
    Test number
    183765620286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,123 miles
    Test number
    430962912439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail100,123 miles (+8,152)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,123 miles
    Test number
    962928276814
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear, and dust cover insucure (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi hose both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass91,971 miles (+8,278)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,971 miles
    Test number
    276219261978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,693 miles
    Test number
    153676081252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,693 miles (+9,002)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,693 miles
    Test number
    735251000175
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass74,691 miles (+8,603)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,691 miles
    Test number
    995905214891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,088 miles (+8,821)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,088 miles
    Test number
    709206953896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,267 miles (+9,938)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,267 miles
    Test number
    548450164214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,329 miles (+6,649)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,329 miles
    Test number
    508466453205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,680 miles
    Test number
    737917932222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 FAU

Does LR59 FAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 FAU expired on 24 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 FAU?
The MOT on LR59 FAU expired on 24 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 FAU done?
LR59 FAU was recorded at 136,100 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 7,903 miles a year.
Has LR59 FAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 FAU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LR59 FAU 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 LR59 FAU find?
LR59 FAU passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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