Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Petrol · 1996 · 1,998 cc
P259 LSCMOT history
P259 LSC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 2 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 154,598 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 154,598 mi
- At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 12,063 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P259 LSC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 2 Oct 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P259 LSC was last recorded at 154,598 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 7,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 147,545 miles · 27 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,053 miles
- Average per year
- 12,063 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 154,598 miles
- 2024 – 147,545 miles
- 2023 – 139,485 miles
- 2022 – 124,554 miles
- 2021 – 105,854 miles
- 2020 – 97,498 miles
- 2019 – 87,261 miles
- 2018 – 74,485 miles
- 2017 – 55,966 miles
- 2016 – 40,018 miles
- 2015 – 28,602 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,598 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have applied protection
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
17 tests since 14 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,598 miles (+7,053)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 154,598 miles
- Test number
- 326209240828
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass147,545 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 147,545 miles
- Test number
- 178814567728
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,545 miles (+8,060)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,545 miles
- Test number
- 667539004260
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass139,485 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 139,485 miles
- Test number
- 760993071857
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail139,485 miles (+14,931)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,485 miles
- Test number
- 791411842362
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass124,554 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 124,554 miles
- Test number
- 589497681467
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail124,552 miles (+18,698)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,552 miles
- Test number
- 494094611068
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,854 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 105,854 miles
- Test number
- 531307686588
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))
Fail105,851 miles (+8,353)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,851 miles
- Test number
- 682071942344
- MajorDirection indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both offside (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes have applied protection (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,498 miles (+10,237)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 97,498 miles
- Test number
- 959567600647
- AdvisoryBrake pipes have applied protection
Pass87,261 miles (+12,776)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 87,261 miles
- Test number
- 206196781325
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,485 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 74,485 miles
- Test number
- 264729085582
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail74,481 miles (+18,515)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,481 miles
- Test number
- 517773989257
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass55,966 miles (+15,948)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 55,966 miles
- Test number
- 876454869942
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,018 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 40,018 miles
- Test number
- 365305151667
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Fail40,014 miles (+11,412)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,014 miles
- Test number
- 327565791045
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Pass28,602 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 28,602 miles
- Test number
- 569075795177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P259 LSC
- Does P259 LSC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P259 LSC is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on P259 LSC?
- The MOT on P259 LSC is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P259 LSC done?
- P259 LSC was recorded at 154,598 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 12,063 miles a year.
- Has P259 LSC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P259 LSC has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on P259 LSC 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 P259 LSC find?
- P259 LSC passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front side repeater slightly discoloured; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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