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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LS59 DZLMOT history

LS59 DZL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 251,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

LS59 DZL black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
251,765 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
15,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 DZL
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
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 DZL was last recorded at 251,765 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 12,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
239,319 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12,446 miles
Average per year
15,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 251,765 miles
  • 2024 – 239,319 miles
  • 2023 – 229,816 miles
  • 2022 – 214,222 miles
  • 2021 – 192,470 miles
  • 2019 – 170,857 miles
  • 2018 – 158,498 miles
  • 2017 – 152,504 miles
  • 2016 – 139,680 miles
  • 2015 – 124,539 miles
  • 2014 – 96,012 miles
  • 2013 – 71,839 miles
  • 2012 – 52,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,765 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both rear tyres on 2.5mm to 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass251,765 miles (+12,446)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    251,765 miles
    Test number
    114575585951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass239,319 miles (+9,503)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    239,319 miles
    Test number
    649313560311
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass229,816 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    229,816 miles
    Test number
    545753340941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail229,816 miles (+15,594)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,816 miles
    Test number
    824404784999
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass214,222 miles (+21,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    214,222 miles
    Test number
    430365795514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both outter edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass192,470 miles (+65)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    192,470 miles
    Test number
    927127749796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail192,405 miles (+21,548)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,405 miles
    Test number
    179000669042
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured Separated from bushing (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel O/S and /NS (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass170,857 miles (+12,359)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    170,857 miles
    Test number
    931876731465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass158,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    158,498 miles
    Test number
    859677297578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail158,498 miles (+5,994)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,498 miles
    Test number
    836172281318
    • Repaired at testOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
  11. Pass152,504 miles (+122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    152,504 miles
    Test number
    382065214801
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 2.5mm to 3mm
  12. Fail152,382 miles (+12,702)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,382 miles
    Test number
    367636906666
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on 2.5mm to 3mm
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  13. Pass139,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    139,680 miles
    Test number
    914911921894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail139,680 miles (+15,141)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,680 miles
    Test number
    851993988965
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  15. Pass124,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    124,539 miles
    Test number
    740227693321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail124,539 miles (+28,527)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,539 miles
    Test number
    135708474940
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass96,012 miles (+24,173)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    96,012 miles
    Test number
    735970314241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,839 miles (+19,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,839 miles
    Test number
    395557313476
    • 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)
  19. Pass52,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,485 miles
    Test number
    205062442218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 DZL

Does LS59 DZL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 DZL expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 DZL?
The MOT on LS59 DZL expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 DZL done?
LS59 DZL was recorded at 251,765 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 15,199 miles a year.
Has LS59 DZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 DZL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LS59 DZL 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 DZL find?
LS59 DZL passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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