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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LS59 SPUMOT history

LS59 SPU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

LS59 SPU black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
141,790 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 SPU
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 valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 SPU was last recorded at 141,790 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,789 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,790 miles
  • 2025 – 136,193 miles
  • 2024 – 122,610 miles
  • 2023 – 103,686 miles
  • 2022 – 96,855 miles
  • 2021 – 92,105 miles
  • 2020 – 89,125 miles
  • 2019 – 81,129 miles
  • 2018 – 79,287 miles
  • 2017 – 70,815 miles
  • 2016 – 59,314 miles
  • 2015 – 51,412 miles
  • 2014 – 48,939 miles
  • 2013 – 43,241 miles
  • 2012 – 36,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,790 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,790 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    141,790 miles
    Test number
    436362474315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  2. Fail141,789 miles (+5,596)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,789 miles
    Test number
    199672170903
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  3. Pass136,193 miles (+13,583)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    136,193 miles
    Test number
    584139343480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass122,610 miles (+1,543)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    122,610 miles
    Test number
    961595008506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail121,067 miles (+17,381)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,067 miles
    Test number
    531516269169
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 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))
  6. Pass103,686 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    103,686 miles
    Test number
    210968376396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail103,685 miles (+6,830)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,685 miles
    Test number
    345240596569
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  8. Pass96,855 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,855 miles
    Test number
    937053167689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,854 miles (+4,749)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,854 miles
    Test number
    740348616049
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • 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))
  10. Pass92,105 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,105 miles
    Test number
    227013144013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail92,103 miles (+2,978)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,103 miles
    Test number
    953343255982
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre tread low
  12. Pass89,125 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,125 miles
    Test number
    139052950787
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Fail89,122 miles (+7,993)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,122 miles
    Test number
    108928983226
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  14. Pass81,129 miles (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,129 miles
    Test number
    325036479818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,287 miles (+8,472)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,287 miles
    Test number
    115420746712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,815 miles (+11,501)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,815 miles
    Test number
    675848289322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,314 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,314 miles
    Test number
    661074785558
    • 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)
  18. Fail59,314 miles (+7,902)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,314 miles
    Test number
    463253801196
    • 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)
    • 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. Pass51,412 miles (+2,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,412 miles
    Test number
    892261751845
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass48,939 miles (+5,698)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,939 miles
    Test number
    319107344266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,241 miles (+7,039)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,241 miles
    Test number
    585575253298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,202 miles
    Test number
    719596952232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 SPU

Does LS59 SPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 SPU is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 SPU?
The MOT on LS59 SPU is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 SPU done?
LS59 SPU was recorded at 141,790 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 7,755 miles a year.
Has LS59 SPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 SPU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS59 SPU 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 SPU find?
LS59 SPU passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported; offside front brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported.

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