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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

LS59 VUVMOT history

LS59 VUV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz S-Class first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 134,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LS59 VUV silver Mercedes-Benz S-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
134,272 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 VUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 VUV was last recorded at 134,272 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,426 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
846 miles
Average per year
8,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,272 miles
  • 2025 – 133,426 miles
  • 2024 – 132,131 miles
  • 2023 – 128,603 miles
  • 2022 – 124,716 miles
  • 2021 – 124,707 miles
  • 2020 – 122,996 miles
  • 2019 – 117,852 miles
  • 2018 – 103,336 miles
  • 2017 – 78,430 miles
  • 2016 – 65,760 miles
  • 2015 – 54,889 miles
  • 2014 – 39,389 miles
  • 2013 – 21,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,272 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,272 miles (+846)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    134,272 miles
    Test number
    125434231735
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,426 miles (+1,295)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    133,426 miles
    Test number
    583244907734
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,131 miles (+3,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    132,131 miles
    Test number
    343901183493
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass128,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,603 miles
    Test number
    457656709542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,603 miles (+3,887)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,603 miles
    Test number
    161457407636
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,716 miles (+9)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,716 miles
    Test number
    539868916166
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s underside of chassis not in prescribed area

  7. Fail124,707 miles (+1,711)3 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,707 miles
    Test number
    746410201337
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s underside of chassis not in prescribed area

  8. Pass122,996 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,996 miles
    Test number
    443452241012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,852 miles (+14,516)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,852 miles
    Test number
    855139249262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,336 miles (+10,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,336 miles
    Test number
    920829352578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,630 miles (+14,200)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,630 miles
    Test number
    891532579795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,430 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,430 miles
    Test number
    386482736621
    • AdvisoryO/s floor pan holed and damaged

  13. Fail78,428 miles (+12,668)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,428 miles
    Test number
    667270027258
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeatsheilds insecure
    • AdvisoryO/s floor pan holed and damaged

  14. Pass65,760 miles (+10,871)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,760 miles
    Test number
    259054804056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,889 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,889 miles
    Test number
    129473215417
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteZero emissions detected at d.s.meter

  16. Pass54,889 miles (+15,500)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,889 miles
    Test number
    525113615041
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteZero emissions detected at d.s.meter

  17. Pass39,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,389 miles
    Test number
    187825214417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail39,389 miles (+17,721)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,389 miles
    Test number
    967085814068
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass21,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    21,668 miles
    Test number
    649734423099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 VUV

Does LS59 VUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 VUV is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS59 VUV?
The MOT on LS59 VUV is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 VUV done?
LS59 VUV was recorded at 134,272 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 8,693 miles a year.
Has LS59 VUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 VUV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS59 VUV 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 VUV find?
LS59 VUV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm; offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense damaged; nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, and 2 more.

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