Mercedes-Benz CLS
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc
LT59 LJAMOT history
LT59 LJA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 168,591 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 168,591 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,116 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT59 LJA
- 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
- 1 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT59 LJA was last recorded at 168,591 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 10,482 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 158,109 miles · 7 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,482 miles
- Average per year
- 9,116 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,591 miles
- 2025 – 158,109 miles
- 2024 – 147,825 miles
- 2023 – 140,440 miles
- 2022 – 128,546 miles
- 2021 – 117,593 miles
- 2020 – 113,719 miles
- 2019 – 108,865 miles
- 2018 – 103,475 miles
- 2017 – 97,198 miles
- 2016 – 89,852 miles
- 2015 – 81,133 miles
- 2014 – 73,690 miles
- 2013 – 58,552 miles
- 2012 – 40,724 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,591 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 10 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,591 miles (+10,482)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 168,591 miles
- Test number
- 780287200174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,109 miles (+10,284)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 158,109 miles
- Test number
- 260359505315
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,825 miles (+7,385)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 147,825 miles
- Test number
- 547277838375
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Pass140,440 miles (+11,894)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 140,440 miles
- Test number
- 328198557901
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,546 miles (+10,953)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 128,546 miles
- Test number
- 519263397218
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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))
Pass117,593 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 117,593 miles
- Test number
- 354889909694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,593 miles (+3,874)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,593 miles
- Test number
- 664173212299
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass113,719 miles (+4,854)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 113,719 miles
- Test number
- 622277054623
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,865 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 108,865 miles
- Test number
- 271993085206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail108,865 miles (+5,390)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,865 miles
- Test number
- 215237144070
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass103,475 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 103,475 miles
- Test number
- 704630180449
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail103,475 miles (+6,277)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,475 miles
- Test number
- 760287076320
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,198 miles (+7,346)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 97,198 miles
- Test number
- 540378923922
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass89,852 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 89,852 miles
- Test number
- 450930943722
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail89,852 miles (+8,719)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,852 miles
- Test number
- 769036899094
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass81,133 miles (+7,443)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 81,133 miles
- Test number
- 379971515258
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass73,690 miles (+15,138)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 73,690 miles
- Test number
- 586802204292
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass58,552 miles (+17,828)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 58,552 miles
- Test number
- 675773413209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,724 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 40,724 miles
- Test number
- 726213022245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LT59 LJA
- Does LT59 LJA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 LJA is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LT59 LJA?
- The MOT on LT59 LJA is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LT59 LJA done?
- LT59 LJA was recorded at 168,591 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 9,116 miles a year.
- Has LT59 LJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT59 LJA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on LT59 LJA 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 LJA find?
- LT59 LJA passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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