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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LR09 JOAMOT history

LR09 JOA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 178,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LR09 JOA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
178,263 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 JOA
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
20 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 JOA was last recorded at 178,263 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 2,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,123 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,140 miles
Average per year
8,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,263 miles
  • 2025 – 176,123 miles
  • 2024 – 173,805 miles
  • 2023 – 169,531 miles
  • 2022 – 163,915 miles
  • 2021 – 149,353 miles
  • 2020 – 144,815 miles
  • 2019 – 137,862 miles
  • 2018 – 131,247 miles
  • 2017 – 125,242 miles
  • 2016 – 117,072 miles
  • 2015 – 106,123 miles
  • 2014 – 102,069 miles
  • 2013 – 72,364 miles
  • 2012 – 65,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,263 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,263 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    178,263 miles
    Test number
    414557825757
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail178,263 miles (+2,140)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,263 miles
    Test number
    181022094937
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass176,123 miles (+2,318)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    176,123 miles
    Test number
    846109167527
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened & rear all inc coil springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass173,805 miles (+4,274)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    173,805 miles
    Test number
    359114429789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass169,531 miles (+5,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    169,531 miles
    Test number
    982867775656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass163,915 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    163,915 miles
    Test number
    530151502888
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged n/s & o/s slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail163,915 miles (+14,562)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,915 miles
    Test number
    919622451647
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged n/s & o/s slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass149,353 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,353 miles
    Test number
    984040057423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail149,349 miles (+4,534)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,349 miles
    Test number
    927447111396
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass144,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    144,815 miles
    Test number
    636860430125
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail144,815 miles (+6,953)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,815 miles
    Test number
    726935536390
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass137,862 miles (+54)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    137,862 miles
    Test number
    753217585287
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance at 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brakediscs very pitted and corroded.

  13. Fail137,808 miles (+6,561)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,808 miles
    Test number
    194518977410
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working wingmirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance at 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brakediscs very pitted and corroded.

  14. Pass131,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    131,247 miles
    Test number
    364184828277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail131,247 miles (+6,005)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,247 miles
    Test number
    467938721731
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass125,242 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,242 miles
    Test number
    801800887059
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail125,240 miles (+8,168)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,240 miles
    Test number
    756767052283
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass117,072 miles (+10,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,072 miles
    Test number
    979743079700
    • AdvisoryO/s rear tyre starting to wear low on inner areas

  19. Pass106,123 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,123 miles
    Test number
    517992915163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,069 miles (+29,705)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    102,069 miles
    Test number
    229278874032
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass72,364 miles (+6,931)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,364 miles
    Test number
    629443073075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,433 miles
    Test number
    777973382001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 JOA

Does LR09 JOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 JOA is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 JOA?
The MOT on LR09 JOA is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 JOA done?
LR09 JOA was recorded at 178,263 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 8,046 miles a year.
Has LR09 JOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 JOA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 JOA 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 JOA find?
LR09 JOA passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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