Mercedes-Benz CLC
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc
LO09 XPLMOT history
LO09 XPL is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz CLC first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 83,743 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 83,743 mi
- At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,578 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO09 XPL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLC
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 31 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Sept 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LO09 XPL was last recorded at 83,743 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 4,753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 78,990 miles · 29 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,753 miles
- Average per year
- 4,578 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 83,743 miles
- 2025 – 78,990 miles
- 2024 – 73,746 miles
- 2023 – 70,503 miles
- 2022 – 65,421 miles
- 2021 – 61,073 miles
- 2020 – 55,870 miles
- 2019 – 52,090 miles
- 2018 – 48,010 miles
- 2017 – 42,987 miles
- 2016 – 36,738 miles
- 2015 – 29,635 miles
- 2014 – 25,325 miles
- 2013 – 22,628 miles
- 2012 – 19,599 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail83,743 miles
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryBoth front drop link dust covers worn/damagedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear lower suspension arms / covered by plastic
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear track control armsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront led position lamps flicker
- AdvisoryLed lights failed in centre stop lamp
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre side wall damaged
- AdvisoryOffside front , front to rear and rear brake pipes corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake slightly binding
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryPower steering slightly malfunctioning / slipping drive belt
- AdvisoryRear brake pads deteriorated
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.
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear brake pads slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Both front , both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 3 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail83,743 miles (+4,753)4 major1 minor21 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,743 miles
- Test number
- 312834392724
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryBoth front drop link dust covers worn/damaged
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear lower suspension arms / covered by plastic
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear track control arms
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/corroded
- AdvisoryFront led position lamps flicker
- AdvisoryLed lights failed in centre stop lamp
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre side wall damaged
- AdvisoryOffside front , front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake slightly binding
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryPower steering slightly malfunctioning / slipping drive belt
- AdvisoryRear brake pads deteriorated
Pass78,990 miles (+1)2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 78,990 miles
- Test number
- 900676426695
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front drop link dust covers worn/damaged
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear track control arms
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside front , front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake pads slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
Fail78,989 miles (+5,243)2 dangerous2 major2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,989 miles
- Test number
- 890799446707
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front drop link dust covers worn/damaged
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear track control arms
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside front , front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake pads slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
Pass73,746 miles (+3,243)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 73,746 miles
- Test number
- 493170243494
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front , both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn/corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear coil springs
- AdvisoryX3 leds not working in centre stop lamp
Pass70,503 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 70,503 miles
- Test number
- 219920778311
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front , both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn/corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc slightly worn/corroded
- AdvisoryX3 leds dim in centre stop lamp
Fail70,501 miles (+5,080)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,501 miles
- Test number
- 691971275180
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front , both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn/corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc slightly worn/corroded
- AdvisoryX3 leds dim in centre stop lamp
Pass65,421 miles (+4,348)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 65,421 miles
- Test number
- 337214517049
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass61,073 miles (+5,203)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 61,073 miles
- Test number
- 827964499057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,870 miles (+3,780)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 55,870 miles
- Test number
- 660837455842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,090 miles (+4,080)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 52,090 miles
- Test number
- 324534199640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,010 miles (+5,023)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 48,010 miles
- Test number
- 156119696213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,987 miles (+6,249)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 42,987 miles
- Test number
- 409627480260
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit nsf track rod end has minor movement (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,738 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 36,738 miles
- Test number
- 816380236731
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail36,738 miles (+7,103)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,738 miles
- Test number
- 886188552409
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass29,635 miles (+4,310)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 29,635 miles
- Test number
- 905456815263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,325 miles (+2,697)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 25,325 miles
- Test number
- 607970034271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,628 miles (+3,029)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 22,628 miles
- Test number
- 285912553282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,599 miles (+139)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 19,599 miles
- Test number
- 975694252210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,460 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,460 miles
- Test number
- 295367042255
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Questions about LO09 XPL
- Does LO09 XPL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LO09 XPL expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LO09 XPL?
- The MOT on LO09 XPL expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LO09 XPL done?
- LO09 XPL was recorded at 83,743 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 4,578 miles a year.
- Has LO09 XPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO09 XPL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LO09 XPL 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 LO09 XPL find?
- LO09 XPL failed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 21 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside headlamp not working on dipped beam; offside stop lamp(s) not working, and 23 more.
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