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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LR09 OTUMOT history

LR09 OTU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 13 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2024 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 171,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2023.

LR09 OTU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2024
Mileage
171,375 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2023
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 OTU
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
13 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 OTU was last recorded at 171,375 miles on 22 Apr 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,372 miles · 13 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
10,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 171,375 miles
  • 2022 – 165,300 miles
  • 2021 – 161,557 miles
  • 2020 – 157,871 miles
  • 2019 – 151,526 miles
  • 2018 – 142,310 miles
  • 2017 – 134,641 miles
  • 2016 – 123,024 miles
  • 2015 – 97,579 miles
  • 2014 – 81,782 miles
  • 2013 – 74,608 miles
  • 2012 – 59,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,375 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides. (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,375 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    171,375 miles
    Test number
    218651142024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides. (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail171,372 miles (+6,072)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,372 miles
    Test number
    101544694077
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides. (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass165,300 miles (+3,743)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    165,300 miles
    Test number
    611631768243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,557 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    161,557 miles
    Test number
    954427555620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    157,871 miles
    Test number
    250565094691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail157,871 miles (+6,345)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,871 miles
    Test number
    107988057157
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rear of n/s main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm on n/s front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass151,526 miles (+9,216)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,526 miles
    Test number
    735463393007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,310 miles (+75)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    142,310 miles
    Test number
    554274426793
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Fail142,235 miles (+7,594)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,235 miles
    Test number
    243497931875
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass134,641 miles (+11,617)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    134,641 miles
    Test number
    487656254520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,024 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,024 miles
    Test number
    514588951183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Fail123,024 miles (+25,445)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,024 miles
    Test number
    281735224107
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass97,579 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    97,579 miles
    Test number
    779678545015
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail97,577 miles (+15,795)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,577 miles
    Test number
    115597045454
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass81,782 miles (+7,174)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,782 miles
    Test number
    745923924085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,608 miles (+14,626)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,608 miles
    Test number
    168754383119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,982 miles
    Test number
    247772492484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 OTU

Does LR09 OTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 OTU expired on 21 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 OTU?
The MOT on LR09 OTU expired on 21 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 OTU done?
LR09 OTU was recorded at 171,375 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2023, an average of 10,332 miles a year.
Has LR09 OTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 OTU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LR09 OTU 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 OTU find?
LR09 OTU passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides..

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