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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LT59 LFAMOT history

LT59 LFA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 7 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LT59 LFA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
119,570 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 LFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 LFA was last recorded at 119,570 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 1,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,953 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,617 miles
Average per year
7,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,570 miles
  • 2024 – 113,248 miles
  • 2022 – 108,057 miles
  • 2021 – 102,920 miles
  • 2020 – 95,516 miles
  • 2019 – 87,681 miles
  • 2018 – 80,784 miles
  • 2017 – 66,156 miles
  • 2016 – 49,905 miles
  • 2015 – 38,102 miles
  • 2014 – 32,978 miles
  • 2013 – 28,015 miles
  • 2012 – 21,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,570 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,570 miles (+1,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    119,570 miles
    Test number
    548837574030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass117,953 miles (+4,705)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,953 miles
    Test number
    896756762989
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass113,248 miles (+5,191)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,248 miles
    Test number
    942322916154
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass108,057 miles (+5,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    108,057 miles
    Test number
    740973786548
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass102,920 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,920 miles
    Test number
    156117473577
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail102,918 miles (+7,402)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,918 miles
    Test number
    336266881740
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake noisy when operated in rollers
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass95,516 miles (+143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    95,516 miles
    Test number
    924615555112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding on slightly
  8. Fail95,373 miles (+7,692)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,373 miles
    Test number
    830908903925
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding on slightly
  9. Pass87,681 miles (+6,897)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,681 miles
    Test number
    714873224091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,784 miles (+14,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    80,784 miles
    Test number
    715052905462
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  11. Pass66,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,156 miles
    Test number
    951992484399
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Fail66,156 miles (+16,251)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,156 miles
    Test number
    629940882082
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint track control arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass49,905 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,905 miles
    Test number
    171304288703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis rail replaced poorly, not straight and cannot see welds for thick sealer.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiring "repaired" with brown parcel tape.
    • AdvisoryIntercooler mountings smashed and not secure.
  14. Fail49,853 miles (+11,751)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,853 miles
    Test number
    667958561360
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired forward control arm subframe mounting badly repaired. (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis rail replaced poorly, not straight and cannot see welds for thick sealer.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front very poor crash repair, many broken or damaged parts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiring "repaired" with brown parcel tape.
    • AdvisoryIntercooler mountings smashed and not secure.
  15. Pass38,102 miles (+5,124)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,102 miles
    Test number
    355032603988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,978 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,978 miles
    Test number
    567963004338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,976 miles (+4,961)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,976 miles
    Test number
    137672604334
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  18. Pass28,015 miles (+6,915)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    28,015 miles
    Test number
    565837393247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    21,100 miles
    Test number
    858089442295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,100 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,100 miles
    Test number
    827268642241
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LT59 LFA

Does LT59 LFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 LFA is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LT59 LFA?
The MOT on LT59 LFA is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 LFA done?
LT59 LFA was recorded at 119,570 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 7,423 miles a year.
Has LT59 LFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 LFA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LT59 LFA 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 LT59 LFA find?
LT59 LFA passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened.

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