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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

LS59 SWWMOT history

LS59 SWW is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 199,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

LS59 SWW silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
199,573 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 SWW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 SWW was last recorded at 199,573 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 3,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Dec 2015: 27,456 miles, lower than 59,278 miles on 12 Sept 2014.

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
196,233 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,340 miles
Average per year
11,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,573 miles
  • 2025 – 196,233 miles
  • 2024 – 191,471 miles
  • 2023 – 186,322 miles
  • 2022 – 182,253 miles
  • 2021 – 166,309 miles
  • 2020 – 166,303 miles
  • 2019 – 152,459 miles
  • 2018 – 151,710 miles
  • 2017 – 133,458 miles
  • 2016 – 119,486 miles
  • 2015 – 27,456 miles
  • 2014 – 59,278 miles
  • 2013 – 50,280 miles
  • 2012 – 44,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,573 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass199,573 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    199,573 miles
    Test number
    242841392946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass196,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    196,233 miles
    Test number
    360206514982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail196,233 miles (+4,762)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,233 miles
    Test number
    487110796445
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass191,471 miles (+5,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    191,471 miles
    Test number
    935873792494
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass186,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    186,322 miles
    Test number
    800308786590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail186,322 miles (+4,069)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,322 miles
    Test number
    311855823398
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  7. Pass182,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    182,253 miles
    Test number
    132327974910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail182,253 miles (+15,944)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,253 miles
    Test number
    152373204182
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass166,309 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    166,309 miles
    Test number
    734968201217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail166,303 miles (+13,844)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,303 miles
    Test number
    891235734600
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  11. Pass152,459 miles (+749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,459 miles
    Test number
    574600534541
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail151,710 miles (+18,252)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,710 miles
    Test number
    598948495887
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad debonding/separating (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on min dip stick
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  13. Pass133,458 miles (+13,972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    133,458 miles
    Test number
    802017850676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on

  14. Pass119,486 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    119,486 miles
    Test number
    280876189571
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cut not to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail60,100 miles (+32,644)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,100 miles
    Test number
    911452790772
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cut not to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass27,456 miles (-31,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    27,456 miles
    Test number
    627424124363
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  17. Pass59,278 miles (+8,998)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,278 miles
    Test number
    948265254236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,280 miles (+6,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,280 miles
    Test number
    199317063283
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass44,142 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,142 miles
    Test number
    386559182265
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LS59 SWW

Does LS59 SWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 SWW is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 SWW?
The MOT on LS59 SWW is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 SWW done?
LS59 SWW was recorded at 199,573 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 11,619 miles a year.
Has LS59 SWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 SWW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 SWW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS59 SWW find?
LS59 SWW passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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