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Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LR09 RXCMOT history

LR09 RXC is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 166,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LR09 RXC red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
166,721 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 RXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 RXC was last recorded at 166,721 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 2,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,842 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,879 miles
Average per year
5,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,721 miles
  • 2025 – 163,842 miles
  • 2024 – 160,688 miles
  • 2023 – 155,935 miles
  • 2022 – 149,896 miles
  • 2021 – 143,431 miles
  • 2020 – 137,764 miles
  • 2019 – 133,260 miles
  • 2018 – 123,653 miles
  • 2017 – 117,188 miles
  • 2016 – 111,273 miles
  • 2015 – 106,250 miles
  • 2014 – 101,599 miles
  • 2013 – 95,255 miles
  • 2012 – 83,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,721 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,721 miles (+2,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    166,721 miles
    Test number
    227962640888
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass163,842 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    163,842 miles
    Test number
    566424611913
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail163,840 miles (+3,152)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,840 miles
    Test number
    319317712442
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass160,688 miles (+4,753)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    160,688 miles
    Test number
    705762156746
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    155,935 miles
    Test number
    206805859665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail155,935 miles (+6,039)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,935 miles
    Test number
    657048648440
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass149,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    149,896 miles
    Test number
    421774560967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail149,896 miles (+6,465)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,896 miles
    Test number
    421415658246
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass143,431 miles (+5,667)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    143,431 miles
    Test number
    691252154920
    • MinorCentral Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower joint cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass137,764 miles (+4,504)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,764 miles
    Test number
    364992057658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass133,260 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    133,260 miles
    Test number
    415708489820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail133,256 miles (+9,603)2 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,256 miles
    Test number
    810900732284
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass123,653 miles (+59)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    123,653 miles
    Test number
    682913097348
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 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))

  14. Fail123,594 miles (+6,406)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,594 miles
    Test number
    910821367067
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 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))

  15. Pass117,188 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,188 miles
    Test number
    861046522563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail117,188 miles (+5,915)1 dangerous1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,188 miles
    Test number
    263143903010
    • DangerousNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass111,273 miles (+5,023)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    111,273 miles
    Test number
    964562065049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,250 miles (+4,651)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,250 miles
    Test number
    507618835115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass101,599 miles (+6,344)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,599 miles
    Test number
    437278114276
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass95,255 miles (+11,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,255 miles
    Test number
    719908613246
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass83,614 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,614 miles
    Test number
    308802312281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,549 miles
    Test number
    206731952067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 RXC

Does LR09 RXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 RXC is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 RXC?
The MOT on LR09 RXC is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 RXC done?
LR09 RXC was recorded at 166,721 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,882 miles a year.
Has LR09 RXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 RXC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 RXC 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 RXC find?
LR09 RXC passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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