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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LR09 RZWMOT history

LR09 RZW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LR09 RZW black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
126,464 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 RZW
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
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 RZW was last recorded at 126,464 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 8,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,242 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,222 miles
Average per year
7,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,464 miles
  • 2025 – 118,242 miles
  • 2024 – 114,496 miles
  • 2023 – 112,365 miles
  • 2022 – 109,958 miles
  • 2021 – 107,418 miles
  • 2020 – 98,951 miles
  • 2019 – 87,068 miles
  • 2018 – 83,186 miles
  • 2017 – 78,753 miles
  • 2016 – 75,886 miles
  • 2015 – 68,557 miles
  • 2014 – 56,049 miles
  • 2013 – 35,707 miles
  • 2012 – 19,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,464 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear alloy road wheel damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,464 miles (+8,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    126,464 miles
    Test number
    451089724398
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,242 miles (+3,746)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,242 miles
    Test number
    687066284236
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,496 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    114,496 miles
    Test number
    930548149164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail114,490 miles (+2,125)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,490 miles
    Test number
    165635593173
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass112,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,365 miles
    Test number
    378287854091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail112,362 miles (+2,404)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,362 miles
    Test number
    379105152726
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass109,958 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    109,958 miles
    Test number
    810852770666
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs surface corrosion

  8. Fail109,952 miles (+2,534)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,952 miles
    Test number
    560914948330
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs surface corrosion

  9. Pass107,418 miles (+8,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    107,418 miles
    Test number
    515689090274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass98,951 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    98,951 miles
    Test number
    599130214895
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear alloy road wheel damaged

  11. Fail98,951 miles (+11,883)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,951 miles
    Test number
    525462600615
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear alloy road wheel damaged

  12. Pass87,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,068 miles
    Test number
    687759009562
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail87,068 miles (+3,882)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,068 miles
    Test number
    638105593204
    • DangerousBrake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture at nearside rear inner wheel arch behind plastic covers (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear , over nearside rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass83,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,186 miles
    Test number
    856444444290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,186 miles (+4,433)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,186 miles
    Test number
    393067164944
    • FailureOffside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

  16. Pass78,753 miles (+2,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,753 miles
    Test number
    920546190466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass75,886 miles (+7,329)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,886 miles
    Test number
    872276608059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,557 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,557 miles
    Test number
    406379995097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Fail68,547 miles (+12,498)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,547 miles
    Test number
    776758995090
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass56,049 miles (+20,342)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,049 miles
    Test number
    775577964087
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres worn inner edges

  21. Pass35,707 miles (+16,270)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,707 miles
    Test number
    697842873035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,437 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,437 miles
    Test number
    927913382057
    • 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)

Questions about LR09 RZW

Does LR09 RZW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 RZW is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 RZW?
The MOT on LR09 RZW is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 RZW done?
LR09 RZW was recorded at 126,464 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 7,653 miles a year.
Has LR09 RZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 RZW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 RZW 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 RZW find?
LR09 RZW passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front wheel bearing has slight play both sides.

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