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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

LS59 YSMMOT history

LS59 YSM is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 165,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LS59 YSM black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
165,136 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 YSM
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
13 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 YSM was last recorded at 165,136 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,136 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,136 miles
  • 2024 – 157,020 miles
  • 2023 – 149,123 miles
  • 2022 – 139,569 miles
  • 2021 – 133,483 miles
  • 2020 – 130,035 miles
  • 2019 – 123,208 miles
  • 2018 – 116,696 miles
  • 2017 – 103,038 miles
  • 2016 – 84,325 miles
  • 2015 – 71,574 miles
  • 2014 – 58,045 miles
  • 2013 – 46,641 miles
  • 2012 – 22,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,136 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    165,136 miles
    Test number
    785947731883
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail165,136 miles (+8,116)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,136 miles
    Test number
    740143656550
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust flexi snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator baked/ overheated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively overheated/discloured (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake low effort

  3. Pass157,020 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    157,020 miles
    Test number
    452743108574
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view couple of stone chips on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears quite corroded behind undertray (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fluid on undertray around jacking point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail157,020 miles (+7,897)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,020 miles
    Test number
    244356132680
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view couple of stone chips on passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears quite corroded behind undertray (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fluid on undertray around jacking point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass149,123 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,123 miles
    Test number
    972933311945
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail149,123 miles (+9,554)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,123 miles
    Test number
    539378435083
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass139,569 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,569 miles
    Test number
    141371272622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail139,562 miles (+6,079)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,562 miles
    Test number
    241911350855
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass133,483 miles (+3,448)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,483 miles
    Test number
    979289771047
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded but not excessively

  10. Pass130,035 miles (+6,827)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    130,035 miles
    Test number
    761148012266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass123,208 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,208 miles
    Test number
    547054853535
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail123,208 miles (+6,512)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,208 miles
    Test number
    197372448104
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass116,696 miles (+13,658)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,696 miles
    Test number
    555218835392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,038 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,038 miles
    Test number
    730397320978
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail103,038 miles (+6,324)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,038 miles
    Test number
    362818103798
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass96,714 miles (+12,389)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,714 miles
    Test number
    887680289936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp smashed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass84,325 miles (+12,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,325 miles
    Test number
    679125203195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light smashed but still working correctly

  18. Pass71,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,574 miles
    Test number
    158427855450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,574 miles (+13,529)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,574 miles
    Test number
    148206255470
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass58,045 miles (+11,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,045 miles
    Test number
    887026354070
    • 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)

  21. Pass46,641 miles (+24,228)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,641 miles
    Test number
    126475763016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn below recommended manufactures min thickness
    • NoteNearside front foglamp lense smashed
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread, no cords showing
    • NoteOffside front foglamp lense cracked, has water ingress into lamp unit
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread, no cords showing
    • NoteUnable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

  22. Pass22,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,413 miles
    Test number
    107627562059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS59 YSM

Does LS59 YSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS59 YSM is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS59 YSM?
The MOT on LS59 YSM is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS59 YSM done?
LS59 YSM was recorded at 165,136 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 10,434 miles a year.
Has LS59 YSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 YSM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS59 YSM 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 YSM find?
LS59 YSM passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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