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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LO09 ZPJMOT history

LO09 ZPJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LO09 ZPJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
88,001 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO09 ZPJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO09 ZPJ was last recorded at 88,001 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 1,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Aug 2018: 54,196 miles, lower than 60,472 miles on 28 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,817 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,184 miles
Average per year
5,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,001 miles
  • 2024 – 86,817 miles
  • 2023 – 85,457 miles
  • 2022 – 84,075 miles
  • 2021 – 81,951 miles
  • 2020 – 77,933 miles
  • 2019 – 68,695 miles
  • 2018 – 54,196 miles
  • 2017 – 60,472 miles
  • 2016 – 52,186 miles
  • 2015 – 42,923 miles
  • 2014 – 32,303 miles
  • 2013 – 20,626 miles
  • 2012 – 9,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,001 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,001 miles (+1,184)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    88,001 miles
    Test number
    221292298913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass86,817 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,817 miles
    Test number
    109888253990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail86,817 miles (+1,360)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,817 miles
    Test number
    684869093353
    • DangerousFront Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass85,457 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,457 miles
    Test number
    343595834857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail85,457 miles (+1,382)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,457 miles
    Test number
    873871078784
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass84,075 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,075 miles
    Test number
    235904848843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,074 miles (+2,123)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,074 miles
    Test number
    855261422290
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass81,951 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,951 miles
    Test number
    363178852351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail81,951 miles (+4,018)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,951 miles
    Test number
    498331929459
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass77,933 miles (+9,238)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,933 miles
    Test number
    399580752734
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass68,695 miles (+14,499)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,695 miles
    Test number
    534904345667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,196 miles
    Test number
    717451228445
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Fail54,196 miles (-6,276)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,196 miles
    Test number
    940342581428
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass60,472 miles (+8,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,472 miles
    Test number
    798009113262
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall, no ply or cord exposed
  15. Pass52,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,186 miles
    Test number
    544136177206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,186 miles (+9,263)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,186 miles
    Test number
    256572988248
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Fail42,923 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,923 miles
    Test number
    405329815249
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  18. Pass42,923 miles (+10,620)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,923 miles
    Test number
    789199415250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,303 miles (+11,677)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    32,303 miles
    Test number
    215283514241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,626 miles (+11,378)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    20,626 miles
    Test number
    327721723477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    9,248 miles
    Test number
    537095212293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    9,248 miles
    Test number
    748456702245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO09 ZPJ

Does LO09 ZPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO09 ZPJ is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LO09 ZPJ?
The MOT on LO09 ZPJ is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO09 ZPJ done?
LO09 ZPJ was recorded at 88,001 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 5,928 miles a year.
Has LO09 ZPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO09 ZPJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LO09 ZPJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LO09 ZPJ find?
LO09 ZPJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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