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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LS59 SSUMOT history

LS59 SSU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2024 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 140,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2023.

LS59 SSU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2024
Mileage
140,523 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2023
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 SSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 SSU was last recorded at 140,523 miles on 19 Jul 2023, 7,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,324 miles · 5 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
7,199 miles
Average per year
8,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,523 miles
  • 2022 – 133,324 miles
  • 2021 – 125,098 miles
  • 2020 – 116,590 miles
  • 2019 – 106,441 miles
  • 2018 – 100,599 miles
  • 2016 – 92,707 miles
  • 2015 – 75,769 miles
  • 2013 – 62,478 miles
  • 2012 – 45,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,523 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,523 miles (+7,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,523 miles
    Test number
    869769001062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass133,324 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,324 miles
    Test number
    115144633747
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail133,324 miles (+8,226)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,324 miles
    Test number
    890897335756
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass125,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,098 miles
    Test number
    646361871332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail125,098 miles (+8,508)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,098 miles
    Test number
    381739948576
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass116,590 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,590 miles
    Test number
    759915013208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail116,590 miles (+10,149)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,590 miles
    Test number
    450370714940
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass106,441 miles (+5,842)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,441 miles
    Test number
    983277157322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,599 miles (+7,892)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,599 miles
    Test number
    407887361501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,707 miles (+7,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,707 miles
    Test number
    182283989512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass84,995 miles (+9,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,995 miles
    Test number
    262054336265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  12. Pass75,769 miles (+13,291)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,769 miles
    Test number
    848182805000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,478 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,478 miles
    Test number
    389118863261
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass62,478 miles (+16,636)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,478 miles
    Test number
    776788163267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass45,842 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,842 miles
    Test number
    526429272201
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on outer side.

Questions about LS59 SSU

Does LS59 SSU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 SSU expired on 4 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 SSU?
The MOT on LS59 SSU expired on 4 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 SSU done?
LS59 SSU was recorded at 140,523 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2023, an average of 8,779 miles a year.
Has LS59 SSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 SSU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LS59 SSU 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 SSU find?
LS59 SSU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front lower coil spring corroded; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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