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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

LS59 DYFMOT history

LS59 DYF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 198,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LS59 DYF silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
198,092 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 DYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 DYF was last recorded at 198,092 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,068 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
11,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,092 miles
  • 2025 – 165,343 miles
  • 2024 – 161,978 miles
  • 2023 – 146,116 miles
  • 2022 – 125,350 miles
  • 2021 – 103,663 miles
  • 2020 – 96,681 miles
  • 2019 – 90,017 miles
  • 2018 – 82,838 miles
  • 2017 – 76,469 miles
  • 2016 – 66,287 miles
  • 2015 – 58,659 miles
  • 2014 – 49,637 miles
  • 2013 – 39,717 miles
  • 2012 – 30,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,092 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some componentsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexible front pipe damaged / deteriorated, but securely mounted at time of test.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at back of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,092 miles (+24)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    198,092 miles
    Test number
    888495439215
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible front pipe damaged / deteriorated, but securely mounted at time of test.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. Fail198,068 miles (+32,725)3 dangerous8 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,068 miles
    Test number
    194699186777
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine At time of test. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible front pipe damaged / deteriorated, but securely mounted at time of test.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  3. Pass165,343 miles (+3,365)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    165,343 miles
    Test number
    674410961318
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear lead to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slight deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components
  4. Pass161,978 miles (+51)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,978 miles
    Test number
    872983160516
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at back of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail161,927 miles (+15,811)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,927 miles
    Test number
    398923326843
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle front arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at back of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, at rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass146,116 miles (+20,766)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,116 miles
    Test number
    983001831221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,350 miles (+21,687)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,350 miles
    Test number
    577850664604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,663 miles (+6,982)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,663 miles
    Test number
    397048618552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,681 miles (+6,664)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,681 miles
    Test number
    388426693148
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle
  10. Pass90,017 miles (+7,179)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,017 miles
    Test number
    250574530117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,838 miles (+6,369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,838 miles
    Test number
    192821024980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
  12. Pass76,469 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,469 miles
    Test number
    423853013072
    • AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some underside components
  13. Fail76,469 miles (+10,182)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,469 miles
    Test number
    660901990804
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obstructing some underside components
  14. Pass66,287 miles (+7,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,287 miles
    Test number
    605875983689
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass58,659 miles (+9,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,659 miles
    Test number
    686935043626
    • AdvisoryFront uneven tyre wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass49,637 miles (+9,920)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,637 miles
    Test number
    656740364230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,717 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,717 miles
    Test number
    338638263400
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail39,717 miles (+8,766)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,717 miles
    Test number
    707768663253
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass30,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,951 miles
    Test number
    638756772221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 DYF

Does LS59 DYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 DYF is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 DYF?
The MOT on LS59 DYF is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 DYF done?
LS59 DYF was recorded at 198,092 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 11,923 miles a year.
Has LS59 DYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 DYF has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS59 DYF 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 LS59 DYF find?
LS59 DYF passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 10 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes.; engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components; exhaust flexible front pipe damaged / deteriorated, but securely mounted at time of test., and 7 more.

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