
Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc
LS59 VWLMOT history
LS59 VWL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 3 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,640 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 142,640 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,789 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS59 VWL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 3 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS59 VWL was last recorded at 142,640 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 142,633 miles · 11 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 8,789 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,640 miles
- 2025 – 130,734 miles
- 2024 – 116,845 miles
- 2023 – 103,007 miles
- 2022 – 92,450 miles
- 2021 – 83,546 miles
- 2020 – 74,383 miles
- 2019 – 59,826 miles
- 2018 – 53,931 miles
- 2017 – 46,614 miles
- 2016 – 40,488 miles
- 2014 – 36,431 miles
- 2013 – 32,741 miles
- 2012 – 26,004 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 6 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,640 miles (+7)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 142,640 miles
- Test number
- 888285205156
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail142,633 miles (+11,899)2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,633 miles
- Test number
- 174359699533
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,734 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 130,734 miles
- Test number
- 853186638871
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail130,734 miles (+13,889)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,734 miles
- Test number
- 900627054593
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass116,845 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 116,845 miles
- Test number
- 354221709265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,837 miles (+13,830)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,837 miles
- Test number
- 347296151046
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Pass103,007 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 103,007 miles
- Test number
- 493003804814
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail103,002 miles (+10,552)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,002 miles
- Test number
- 652962922502
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,450 miles (+8,904)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 92,450 miles
- Test number
- 867648489671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,546 miles (+9,163)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 83,546 miles
- Test number
- 757191121075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,383 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 74,383 miles
- Test number
- 233289405440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,383 miles (+14,557)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,383 miles
- Test number
- 233217435239
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass59,826 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 59,826 miles
- Test number
- 210562550271
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail59,820 miles (+5,889)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,820 miles
- Test number
- 859937591543
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass53,931 miles (+7,317)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 53,931 miles
- Test number
- 698248677720
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,614 miles (+6,126)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 46,614 miles
- Test number
- 226281421460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,488 miles (+4,057)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 40,488 miles
- Test number
- 946585309180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,431 miles (+3,690)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 36,431 miles
- Test number
- 506530814338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,741 miles (+6,737)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 32,741 miles
- Test number
- 177628813304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,004 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 26,004 miles
- Test number
- 197991712323
- 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)
Questions about LS59 VWL
- Does LS59 VWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 VWL is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS59 VWL?
- The MOT on LS59 VWL is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS59 VWL done?
- LS59 VWL was recorded at 142,640 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 8,789 miles a year.
- Has LS59 VWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS59 VWL has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS59 VWL 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 VWL find?
- LS59 VWL passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, and 2 more.
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