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Mercedes-Benz C

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LP09 BWAMOT history

LP09 BWA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

LP09 BWA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
120,430 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP09 BWA
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
19 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP09 BWA was last recorded at 120,430 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 6,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,311 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,119 miles
Average per year
7,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,430 miles
  • 2025 – 114,311 miles
  • 2024 – 109,791 miles
  • 2023 – 105,236 miles
  • 2022 – 102,632 miles
  • 2021 – 100,844 miles
  • 2020 – 95,613 miles
  • 2019 – 81,291 miles
  • 2018 – 67,142 miles
  • 2017 – 54,124 miles
  • 2016 – 36,656 miles
  • 2015 – 24,098 miles
  • 2014 – 22,317 miles
  • 2013 – 17,511 miles
  • 2012 – 15,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,430 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Advise front screen chipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,430 miles (+6,119)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    120,430 miles
    Test number
    985244158718
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,311 miles (+4,520)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    114,311 miles
    Test number
    639704718049
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass109,791 miles (+4,555)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,791 miles
    Test number
    189785049401
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass105,236 miles (+2,604)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    105,236 miles
    Test number
    122261502863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Pass102,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,632 miles
    Test number
    492296537999
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,632 miles (+1,788)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,632 miles
    Test number
    244051043885
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,844 miles
    Test number
    200108875241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,844 miles (+5,231)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,844 miles
    Test number
    484359664889
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass95,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,613 miles
    Test number
    238093147030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,613 miles (+14,322)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,613 miles
    Test number
    604403845020
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass81,291 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,291 miles
    Test number
    397877143102
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail81,291 miles (+14,149)2 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,291 miles
    Test number
    109284346661
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low Moved dial to '0' to pass (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low Moved dial to '0' to pass (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass67,142 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,142 miles
    Test number
    852137604349
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryAdvise emissions to clear to detect
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryAdvise front screen chipped

  14. Fail67,142 miles (+13,018)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,142 miles
    Test number
    147453835637
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryAdvise emissions to clear to detect
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryAdvise front screen chipped

  15. Pass54,124 miles (+17,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,124 miles
    Test number
    389089371169
    • AdvisoryAdvise near side front tyre outer side wall damaged but still legal
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear suspension coil springs corroding

  16. Pass36,656 miles (+12,558)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    36,656 miles
    Test number
    422718936422
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear suspension coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake wear warning light on , front and rear brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryAdvise front screen chipped
    • AdvisoryAdvise near side rear tyre , tread starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryAdvise off side front fog lamp not working

  17. Pass24,098 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    24,098 miles
    Test number
    829062245086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,317 miles (+4,806)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    22,317 miles
    Test number
    865434904256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,511 miles (+2,445)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    17,511 miles
    Test number
    835614003277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    15,066 miles
    Test number
    687949412262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP09 BWA

Does LP09 BWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP09 BWA is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP09 BWA?
The MOT on LP09 BWA is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP09 BWA done?
LP09 BWA was recorded at 120,430 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 7,801 miles a year.
Has LP09 BWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP09 BWA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LP09 BWA 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 LP09 BWA find?
LP09 BWA passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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