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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LR09 JOUMOT history

LR09 JOU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 16 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 164,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2025.

LR09 JOU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2026
Mileage
164,377 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 JOU
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
16 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 JOU was last recorded at 164,377 miles on 12 Feb 2025, 3,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,233 miles · 20 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,144 miles
Average per year
8,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,377 miles
  • 2024 – 161,233 miles
  • 2023 – 156,756 miles
  • 2022 – 150,969 miles
  • 2021 – 146,825 miles
  • 2020 – 143,365 miles
  • 2019 – 140,036 miles
  • 2018 – 134,011 miles
  • 2017 – 124,713 miles
  • 2016 – 114,165 miles
  • 2015 – 103,208 miles
  • 2014 – 93,896 miles
  • 2013 – 67,685 miles
  • 2012 – 55,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,377 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass164,377 miles (+3,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    164,377 miles
    Test number
    701508196201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass161,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    161,233 miles
    Test number
    988890349981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail161,233 miles (+4,477)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,233 miles
    Test number
    307571978988
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass156,756 miles (+5,787)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    156,756 miles
    Test number
    441656722144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,969 miles (+4,144)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    150,969 miles
    Test number
    957712590924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,825 miles (+3,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    146,825 miles
    Test number
    727430800025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass143,365 miles (+3,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    143,365 miles
    Test number
    237266398231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass140,036 miles (+6,025)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    140,036 miles
    Test number
    688939939673
    • MinorOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass134,011 miles (+9,298)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    134,011 miles
    Test number
    630665514426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes binding
  10. Pass124,713 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    124,713 miles
    Test number
    929692957516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail124,713 miles (+10,548)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,713 miles
    Test number
    452019397433
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass114,165 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    114,165 miles
    Test number
    613121499848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  13. Fail114,165 miles (+10,957)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,165 miles
    Test number
    409520255255
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  14. Pass103,208 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    103,208 miles
    Test number
    467147555004
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail103,208 miles (+9,312)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,208 miles
    Test number
    928834455062
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass93,896 miles (+26,211)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    93,896 miles
    Test number
    675364814075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,685 miles (+12,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    67,685 miles
    Test number
    108464543474
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass55,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,642 miles
    Test number
    546359272021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 JOU

Does LR09 JOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 JOU expired on 25 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 JOU?
The MOT on LR09 JOU expired on 25 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 JOU done?
LR09 JOU was recorded at 164,377 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2025, an average of 8,427 miles a year.
Has LR09 JOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 JOU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 JOU 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 JOU find?
LR09 JOU passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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