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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LR09 NEFMOT history

LR09 NEF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 10 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.

LR09 NEF silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2026
Mileage
116,377 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 NEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 NEF was last recorded at 116,377 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,166 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
211 miles
Average per year
7,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,377 miles
  • 2024 – 110,250 miles
  • 2022 – 99,218 miles
  • 2021 – 95,276 miles
  • 2020 – 92,329 miles
  • 2019 – 89,300 miles
  • 2018 – 86,525 miles
  • 2017 – 84,662 miles
  • 2016 – 80,320 miles
  • 2015 – 69,309 miles
  • 2014 – 58,859 miles
  • 2013 – 55,604 miles
  • 2012 – 22,677 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,377 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35x18 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,377 miles3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    116,377 miles
    Test number
    754659165587
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail116,377 miles (+211)2 repaired3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,377 miles
    Test number
    533084884809
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail116,166 miles (+5,916)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,166 miles
    Test number
    299806039062
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront under tray loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass110,250 miles (+11,032)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,250 miles
    Test number
    496173441997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass99,218 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,218 miles
    Test number
    760254030074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail99,218 miles (+3,942)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,218 miles
    Test number
    879233701747
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly on inner edge no cord (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass95,276 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,276 miles
    Test number
    506260989757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail95,259 miles (+2,930)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,259 miles
    Test number
    571398620403
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass92,329 miles (+3,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,329 miles
    Test number
    603823263915
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has only just met requirements

  10. Pass89,300 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,300 miles
    Test number
    191730489613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,277 miles (+2,752)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,277 miles
    Test number
    188812136446
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass86,525 miles (+1,863)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,525 miles
    Test number
    475704176885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,662 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,662 miles
    Test number
    960024837447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35x18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail84,662 miles (+4,342)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,662 miles
    Test number
    817751305700
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35x18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass80,320 miles (+11,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    80,320 miles
    Test number
    348363339132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass69,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,309 miles
    Test number
    119295025242
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail69,309 miles (+10,450)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,309 miles
    Test number
    958265025266
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass58,859 miles (+3,255)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,859 miles
    Test number
    645457644214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass55,604 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,604 miles
    Test number
    818216653288
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail45,599 miles (+22,922)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,599 miles
    Test number
    805846253230
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass22,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,677 miles
    Test number
    558146762031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,677 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,677 miles
    Test number
    596305662022
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LR09 NEF

Does LR09 NEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 NEF expired on 9 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 NEF?
The MOT on LR09 NEF expired on 9 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 NEF done?
LR09 NEF was recorded at 116,377 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 7,200 miles a year.
Has LR09 NEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 NEF has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 NEF 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 NEF find?
LR09 NEF passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with 3 minor defects and 13 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm, and 13 more.

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