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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

LS59 SYVMOT history

LS59 SYV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 141,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LS59 SYV black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,120 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 SYV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 SYV was last recorded at 141,120 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 6,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2016: 57,893 miles, lower than 72,703 miles on 5 Jun 2015.
  • 3 Jun 2019: 22,809 miles, lower than 79,568 miles on 4 Jun 2018.

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
134,620 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,500 miles
Average per year
8,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,120 miles
  • 2025 – 134,620 miles
  • 2024 – 127,934 miles
  • 2023 – 121,434 miles
  • 2022 – 115,844 miles
  • 2020 – 103,104 miles
  • 2019 – 22,809 miles
  • 2018 – 79,568 miles
  • 2017 – 69,479 miles
  • 2016 – 57,893 miles
  • 2015 – 72,703 miles
  • 2014 – 34,806 miles
  • 2013 – 27,243 miles
  • 2012 – 26,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,120 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,120 miles (+6,500)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,120 miles
    Test number
    973152390935
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass134,620 miles (+310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    134,620 miles
    Test number
    993654291301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail134,310 miles (+6,376)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,310 miles
    Test number
    820992427779
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass127,934 miles (+6,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    127,934 miles
    Test number
    132155381092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass121,434 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,434 miles
    Test number
    196773277669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,844 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    115,844 miles
    Test number
    815912288549
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Fail115,844 miles (+12,740)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,844 miles
    Test number
    628463774935
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated nearside and offside (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass103,104 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    103,104 miles
    Test number
    312704245266
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Fail103,104 miles (+80,295)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,104 miles
    Test number
    288775922459
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass22,809 miles (-56,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    22,809 miles
    Test number
    952351993211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  11. Pass79,568 miles (+10,089)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,568 miles
    Test number
    798809712816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass69,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,479 miles
    Test number
    819717899058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,479 miles (+11,586)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,479 miles
    Test number
    984466677913
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  14. Pass57,893 miles (-14,810)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,893 miles
    Test number
    950806441995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,703 miles (+37,897)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,703 miles
    Test number
    869186155159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,806 miles (+7,563)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    34,806 miles
    Test number
    848544854154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,243 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,243 miles
    Test number
    498304553179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,837 miles
    Test number
    677699762298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 SYV

Does LS59 SYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 SYV is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 SYV?
The MOT on LS59 SYV is valid until 25 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 SYV done?
LS59 SYV was recorded at 141,120 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 8,470 miles a year.
Has LS59 SYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 SYV has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 SYV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 1 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS59 SYV find?
LS59 SYV passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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