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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,597 cc

LT59 LLEMOT history

LT59 LLE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 140,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LT59 LLE black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
140,502 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT59 LLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT59 LLE was last recorded at 140,502 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 6,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,660 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,842 miles
Average per year
7,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,502 miles
  • 2025 – 133,660 miles
  • 2024 – 128,010 miles
  • 2023 – 119,067 miles
  • 2022 – 107,964 miles
  • 2021 – 99,712 miles
  • 2020 – 88,212 miles
  • 2019 – 79,794 miles
  • 2018 – 72,152 miles
  • 2017 – 67,817 miles
  • 2016 – 57,578 miles
  • 2015 – 46,271 miles
  • 2014 – 37,263 miles
  • 2013 – 32,868 miles
  • 2012 – 29,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,502 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Furthest Forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,502 miles (+6,842)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    140,502 miles
    Test number
    163214362224
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Furthest Forward (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass133,660 miles (+5,650)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,660 miles
    Test number
    680858153318
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion pipe behind brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and attached arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSF cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBroken glass on rear seats
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion - underside chassis

  3. Pass128,010 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,010 miles
    Test number
    106471804696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rears perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail128,010 miles (+8,943)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,010 miles
    Test number
    708001792686
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rears perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,067 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,067 miles
    Test number
    870985477300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 rears (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail119,067 miles (+11,103)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,067 miles
    Test number
    210358519633
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 rears (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass107,964 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,964 miles
    Test number
    711137630412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail107,964 miles (+8,252)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,964 miles
    Test number
    502627265168
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position offside latch siezed (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass99,712 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,712 miles
    Test number
    170149541422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail99,709 miles (+11,497)2 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,709 miles
    Test number
    236996682599
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass88,212 miles (+8,418)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    88,212 miles
    Test number
    494443224686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass79,794 miles (+7,642)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,794 miles
    Test number
    996356532956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,152 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    72,152 miles
    Test number
    131739284408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,817 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,817 miles
    Test number
    677042330626
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail67,813 miles (+10,235)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,813 miles
    Test number
    638237469493
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides feed 2 flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint centre inner (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides feed 2 flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass57,578 miles (+11,307)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,578 miles
    Test number
    238142787268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,271 miles (+9,008)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    46,271 miles
    Test number
    968503525061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,263 miles (+4,395)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,263 miles
    Test number
    275384404030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,868 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,868 miles
    Test number
    357495803044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,086 miles
    Test number
    779007412067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT59 LLE

Does LT59 LLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT59 LLE is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT59 LLE?
The MOT on LT59 LLE is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT59 LLE done?
LT59 LLE was recorded at 140,502 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 7,567 miles a year.
Has LT59 LLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT59 LLE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LT59 LLE 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 LLE find?
LT59 LLE passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated furthest forward; front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245 40 17, and 5 more.

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