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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

LS59 EBJMOT history

LS59 EBJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

LS59 EBJ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
81,305 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 EBJ
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
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 EBJ was last recorded at 81,305 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2013: 30,542 miles, lower than 45,635 miles on 1 Oct 2012.

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
81,301 miles · 11 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,305 miles
  • 2025 – 79,302 miles
  • 2024 – 75,962 miles
  • 2023 – 72,598 miles
  • 2022 – 71,753 miles
  • 2021 – 70,882 miles
  • 2019 – 69,714 miles
  • 2018 – 65,671 miles
  • 2017 – 60,682 miles
  • 2016 – 57,558 miles
  • 2015 – 53,180 miles
  • 2014 – 49,640 miles
  • 2013 – 30,542 miles
  • 2012 – 45,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,305 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (curved arm) (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,305 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    81,305 miles
    Test number
    220570351421
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (curved arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,301 miles (+1,999)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,301 miles
    Test number
    786772707548
    • DangerousRear Passenger's seat insecure rear back of seat wont secure lock (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (straight arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (curved arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (curved arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,302 miles
    Test number
    625975907996
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close To Limit ( 205 55 R16 ) (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail79,302 miles (+3,340)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,302 miles
    Test number
    680582341403
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close To Limit ( 205 55 R16 ) (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass75,962 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    75,962 miles
    Test number
    204554136121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail75,958 miles (+3,360)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,958 miles
    Test number
    258060832132
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass72,598 miles (+845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    72,598 miles
    Test number
    905740833849
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass71,753 miles (+871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    71,753 miles
    Test number
    907414445224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,882 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    70,882 miles
    Test number
    688970393508
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  10. Fail70,871 miles (+1,157)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,871 miles
    Test number
    452746678874
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  11. Pass69,714 miles (+4,043)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,714 miles
    Test number
    641069805159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass65,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,671 miles
    Test number
    586208085181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail65,671 miles (+4,989)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,671 miles
    Test number
    131763569948
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass60,682 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,682 miles
    Test number
    807893698220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,558 miles
    Test number
    199961731998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,558 miles (+4,378)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,558 miles
    Test number
    401683077877
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Fail53,180 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,180 miles
    Test number
    488255985190
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass53,180 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,180 miles
    Test number
    809235185193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,640 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,640 miles
    Test number
    127134784188
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass49,640 miles (+19,098)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,640 miles
    Test number
    879044984155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,542 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,542 miles
    Test number
    648302873144
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass30,542 miles (-15,093)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,542 miles
    Test number
    985932073178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,635 miles
    Test number
    107035272283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail45,635 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,635 miles
    Test number
    359572772432
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS59 EBJ

Does LS59 EBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 EBJ is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 EBJ?
The MOT on LS59 EBJ is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 EBJ done?
LS59 EBJ was recorded at 81,305 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 2,601 miles a year.
Has LS59 EBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 EBJ has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LS59 EBJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS59 EBJ find?
LS59 EBJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play both; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (curved arm).

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