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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,143 cc

LR09 RZUMOT history

LR09 RZU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 24 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 143,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LR09 RZU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
143,116 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 RZU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
24 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 RZU was last recorded at 143,116 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 4,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,087 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,029 miles
Average per year
8,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,116 miles
  • 2025 – 139,087 miles
  • 2024 – 133,872 miles
  • 2023 – 127,749 miles
  • 2022 – 121,584 miles
  • 2021 – 116,750 miles
  • 2019 – 107,020 miles
  • 2018 – 98,991 miles
  • 2017 – 87,299 miles
  • 2016 – 76,569 miles
  • 2015 – 65,654 miles
  • 2014 – 54,461 miles
  • 2013 – 43,229 miles
  • 2012 – 33,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,116 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,116 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    143,116 miles
    Test number
    578279601762
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,115 miles (+4,028)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,115 miles
    Test number
    109896716560
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,087 miles
    Test number
    484900855371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail139,085 miles (+5,213)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,085 miles
    Test number
    637005544134
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,872 miles (+6,123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,872 miles
    Test number
    159966369631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,749 miles (+6,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,749 miles
    Test number
    846528676161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,584 miles
    Test number
    274483136398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,580 miles (+4,830)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,580 miles
    Test number
    152891147574
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass116,750 miles (+9,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,750 miles
    Test number
    668761822402
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,020 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,020 miles
    Test number
    579151649296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,982 miles (+7,991)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,982 miles
    Test number
    794192255693
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,991 miles (+11,692)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,991 miles
    Test number
    162286012495
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass87,299 miles (+10,730)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,299 miles
    Test number
    937877149490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,569 miles (+10,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,569 miles
    Test number
    166319333357
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass65,654 miles (+11,193)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,654 miles
    Test number
    597317765154
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass54,461 miles (+11,232)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,461 miles
    Test number
    199387464186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,229 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,229 miles
    Test number
    277448363442
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail43,167 miles (+10,129)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,167 miles
    Test number
    217304663170
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass33,038 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,038 miles
    Test number
    996113562169
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR09 RZU

Does LR09 RZU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 RZU is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 RZU?
The MOT on LR09 RZU is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 RZU done?
LR09 RZU was recorded at 143,116 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 8,078 miles a year.
Has LR09 RZU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 RZU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 RZU 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 RZU find?
LR09 RZU passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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