
Mercedes-Benz C
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass106,441 miles (+5,842)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 106,441 miles
- Test number
- 983277157322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,599 miles (+7,892)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 100,599 miles
- Test number
- 407887361501
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass75,769 miles (+13,291)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 75,769 miles
- Test number
- 848182805000
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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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