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Mercedes-Benz E

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

LT59 LGCMOT history

LT59 LGC is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 16 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

LT59 LGC black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
155,480 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 LGC
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
16 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 LGC was last recorded at 155,480 miles on 2 May 2026, 3,105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,375 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,105 miles
Average per year
8,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,480 miles
  • 2025 – 152,375 miles
  • 2024 – 151,086 miles
  • 2023 – 131,079 miles
  • 2022 – 131,019 miles
  • 2021 – 119,653 miles
  • 2020 – 110,735 miles
  • 2018 – 91,288 miles
  • 2017 – 82,299 miles
  • 2016 – 78,591 miles
  • 2015 – 70,551 miles
  • 2014 – 60,153 miles
  • 2013 – 54,424 miles
  • 2012 – 42,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,480 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (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.

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass155,480 miles (+3,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    155,480 miles
    Test number
    896690119580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,375 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    152,375 miles
    Test number
    221833461576
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail152,375 miles (+1,289)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,375 miles
    Test number
    745911767904
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass151,086 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    151,086 miles
    Test number
    406209865767
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail151,067 miles (+19,988)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,067 miles
    Test number
    963277344366
    • MajorNearside Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,079 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,079 miles
    Test number
    407300052311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail131,019 miles (+11,366)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,019 miles
    Test number
    145809240782
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system ONTO FLEXIBLE HOSE (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass119,653 miles (+2,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,653 miles
    Test number
    792653910189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail117,632 miles (+6,897)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,632 miles
    Test number
    294699429958
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rear section nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rear section offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative All (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass110,735 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,735 miles
    Test number
    149518518826
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise front brake discs pitted x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise rear brake discs pitted x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail110,719 miles (+19,431)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,719 miles
    Test number
    965519524714
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim starting to bulge (5.2.3 (k))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise front brake discs pitted x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise rear brake discs pitted x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass91,288 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,288 miles
    Test number
    452564990585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFront tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges

  13. Fail91,286 miles (+8,987)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,286 miles
    Test number
    717064162138
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFront tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges

  14. Pass82,299 miles (+3,708)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,299 miles
    Test number
    145040444680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,591 miles (+8,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,591 miles
    Test number
    397876867333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass70,551 miles (+10,398)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,551 miles
    Test number
    653184897041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,153 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,153 miles
    Test number
    787033994187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,424 miles (+12,398)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,424 miles
    Test number
    726862723241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,026 miles
    Test number
    405140822284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT59 LGC

Does LT59 LGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 LGC is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 LGC?
The MOT on LT59 LGC is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 LGC done?
LT59 LGC was recorded at 155,480 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 8,261 miles a year.
Has LT59 LGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 LGC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LT59 LGC 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 LGC find?
LT59 LGC passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm.

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