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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LR09 JHEMOT history

LR09 JHE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 173,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LR09 JHE black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
173,206 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 JHE
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
30 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 JHE was last recorded at 173,206 miles on 5 May 2026, 3,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,521 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,685 miles
Average per year
7,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,206 miles
  • 2025 – 169,521 miles
  • 2024 – 162,518 miles
  • 2023 – 157,353 miles
  • 2022 – 155,181 miles
  • 2020 – 152,408 miles
  • 2019 – 144,211 miles
  • 2018 – 139,014 miles
  • 2017 – 130,242 miles
  • 2016 – 120,459 miles
  • 2015 – 114,062 miles
  • 2014 – 105,137 miles
  • 2013 – 97,537 miles
  • 2012 – 71,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,206 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,206 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    173,206 miles
    Test number
    458164486905
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail173,206 miles (+3,685)1 dangerous2 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,206 miles
    Test number
    928266411797
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass169,521 miles (+7,003)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    169,521 miles
    Test number
    700932786750
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass162,518 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    162,518 miles
    Test number
    322821143118
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail162,517 miles (+520)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,517 miles
    Test number
    250895861271
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail161,997 miles (+4,644)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,997 miles
    Test number
    283078302353
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • 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))

  7. Pass157,353 miles (+2,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    157,353 miles
    Test number
    784544585394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass155,181 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    155,181 miles
    Test number
    154993589755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  9. Fail155,181 miles (+4)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,181 miles
    Test number
    662771474152
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  10. Fail155,177 miles (+2,769)1 dangerous6 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,177 miles
    Test number
    974920009916
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWipers not tested for effectiveness

  11. Pass152,408 miles (+8,197)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,408 miles
    Test number
    271583209623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass144,211 miles (+5,197)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,211 miles
    Test number
    206923971069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass139,014 miles (+8,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    139,014 miles
    Test number
    648062855769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass130,242 miles (+9,783)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    130,242 miles
    Test number
    651867893685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn and perished

  15. Pass120,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    120,459 miles
    Test number
    504532656837
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail120,459 miles (+6,397)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,459 miles
    Test number
    967662823290
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass114,062 miles (+8,925)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    114,062 miles
    Test number
    509198125004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,137 miles (+7,600)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    105,137 miles
    Test number
    375875134009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,537 miles (+25,713)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    97,537 miles
    Test number
    968209033004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,824 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,824 miles
    Test number
    176839772097
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  21. Pass71,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,824 miles
    Test number
    655569572002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 JHE

Does LR09 JHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 JHE is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 JHE?
The MOT on LR09 JHE is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 JHE done?
LR09 JHE was recorded at 173,206 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 7,176 miles a year.
Has LR09 JHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 JHE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 JHE 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 LR09 JHE find?
LR09 JHE passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn, and 4 more.

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