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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LR09 RZJMOT history

LR09 RZJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,979 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LR09 RZJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
133,979 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 RZJ
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
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 RZJ was last recorded at 133,979 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 3,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,819 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,160 miles
Average per year
6,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,979 miles
  • 2024 – 130,819 miles
  • 2023 – 124,009 miles
  • 2022 – 118,670 miles
  • 2021 – 113,696 miles
  • 2020 – 109,277 miles
  • 2019 – 105,351 miles
  • 2018 – 101,353 miles
  • 2016 – 91,611 miles
  • 2015 – 84,234 miles
  • 2014 – 77,215 miles
  • 2013 – 68,004 miles
  • 2012 – 53,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,979 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear both tyres are wearing inner edge
  • AdvisoryVehicle is covered with sill covers and under trays

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    133,979 miles
    Test number
    923771432129
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres are wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryVehicle is covered with sill covers and under trays

  2. Fail133,978 miles (+3,159)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,978 miles
    Test number
    217111725436
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light bulb out (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres are wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryVehicle is covered with sill covers and under trays

  3. Pass130,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    130,819 miles
    Test number
    271415919483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,818 miles (+6,809)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,818 miles
    Test number
    150048106779
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,009 miles (+17)5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,009 miles
    Test number
    327777208175
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail123,992 miles (+5,322)2 major5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,992 miles
    Test number
    909979683228
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,670 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    118,670 miles
    Test number
    909137475207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail118,670 miles (+4,974)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,670 miles
    Test number
    109468091866
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,696 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    113,696 miles
    Test number
    476864368172
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail113,696 miles (+4,419)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,696 miles
    Test number
    835965874166
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass109,277 miles (+3,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,277 miles
    Test number
    957484316047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass105,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,351 miles
    Test number
    152063110669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail105,351 miles (+3,998)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,351 miles
    Test number
    792323305901
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass101,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,353 miles
    Test number
    696278536015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,353 miles (+9,742)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,353 miles
    Test number
    654486752203
    • 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. Pass91,611 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    91,611 miles
    Test number
    558070751325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,536 miles (+7,302)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,536 miles
    Test number
    190050986226
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass84,234 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,234 miles
    Test number
    524313683144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres , edges worn . rear tyres getting low on tread . (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail84,234 miles (+7,019)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,234 miles
    Test number
    609450001876
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres , edges worn . rear tyres getting low on tread . (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass77,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    77,215 miles
    Test number
    727636434369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,215 miles (+9,211)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,215 miles
    Test number
    945096034323
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass68,004 miles (+14,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,004 miles
    Test number
    248552733324
    • 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)

  23. Pass53,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,663 miles
    Test number
    928675332382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail53,663 miles (+11,683)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,663 miles
    Test number
    379425332387
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass41,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,980 miles
    Test number
    386608412127
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Questions about LR09 RZJ

Does LR09 RZJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 RZJ is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR09 RZJ?
The MOT on LR09 RZJ is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 RZJ done?
LR09 RZJ was recorded at 133,979 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 6,767 miles a year.
Has LR09 RZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 RZJ has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 RZJ 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 RZJ find?
LR09 RZJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear both tyres are wearing inner edge; vehicle is covered with sill covers and under trays.

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