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Mercedes-Benz CLS

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc

LT59 LHJMOT history

LT59 LHJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 21 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 169,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

LT59 LHJ black Mercedes-Benz Cls – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Cls, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
169,812 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 LHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLS
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 LHJ was last recorded at 169,812 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 9,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,747 miles · 11 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
9,065 miles
Average per year
10,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,812 miles
  • 2024 – 160,747 miles
  • 2023 – 144,718 miles
  • 2021 – 141,755 miles
  • 2020 – 124,903 miles
  • 2019 – 114,324 miles
  • 2018 – 99,460 miles
  • 2017 – 89,273 miles
  • 2016 – 84,581 miles
  • 2015 – 76,311 miles
  • 2014 – 64,601 miles
  • 2013 – 52,093 miles
  • 2012 – 36,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,812 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,812 miles (+9,065)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    169,812 miles
    Test number
    675157988093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,747 miles (+16,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    160,747 miles
    Test number
    499702654356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass144,718 miles (+2,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    144,718 miles
    Test number
    615808317232
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass141,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,755 miles
    Test number
    409384624264
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower EXHAUST BRAKET IS DAMAGE STILL SECURE
  5. Fail141,755 miles (+16,852)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,755 miles
    Test number
    791355377302
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower EXHAUST BRAKET IS DAMAGE STILL SECURE
  6. Pass124,903 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,903 miles
    Test number
    942494694113
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail124,898 miles (+10,574)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,898 miles
    Test number
    705711776557
    • MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass114,324 miles (+14,864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,324 miles
    Test number
    508657658161
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside centre rear exhaust mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front washer jet low performance
  9. Pass99,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,460 miles
    Test number
    727360960459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,460 miles (+10,187)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,460 miles
    Test number
    708869051741
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass89,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,273 miles
    Test number
    250334625165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,270 miles (+4,689)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,270 miles
    Test number
    156350576945
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass84,581 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,581 miles
    Test number
    982467708171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail84,581 miles (+8,270)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,581 miles
    Test number
    749531359240
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass76,311 miles (+11,710)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,311 miles
    Test number
    498624445033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,601 miles (+12,508)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,601 miles
    Test number
    168645244251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,093 miles
    Test number
    658204453274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,093 miles (+15,409)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,093 miles
    Test number
    495674253203
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  19. Pass36,684 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,684 miles
    Test number
    227282142257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LT59 LHJ

Does LT59 LHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT59 LHJ expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT59 LHJ?
The MOT on LT59 LHJ expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT59 LHJ done?
LT59 LHJ was recorded at 169,812 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 10,717 miles a year.
Has LT59 LHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 LHJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LT59 LHJ 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 LHJ find?
LT59 LHJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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