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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LR09 SBUMOT history

LR09 SBU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 167,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

LR09 SBU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
167,803 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

LR09 SBU was last recorded at 167,803 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 12,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2020: 138,180 miles, lower than 273,601 miles on 2 May 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,583 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,220 miles
Average per year
10,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,803 miles
  • 2025 – 155,583 miles
  • 2024 – 142,501 miles
  • 2021 – 141,883 miles
  • 2020 – 138,180 miles
  • 2019 – 273,601 miles
  • 2018 – 116,140 miles
  • 2017 – 101,896 miles
  • 2016 – 80,627 miles
  • 2015 – 70,366 miles
  • 2014 – 52,333 miles
  • 2013 – 36,087 miles
  • 2012 – 20,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,803 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,803 miles (+12,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    167,803 miles
    Test number
    289880170892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass155,583 miles (+13,082)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    155,583 miles
    Test number
    802117319989
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass142,501 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    142,501 miles
    Test number
    599119542401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail142,500 miles (+617)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,500 miles
    Test number
    541428798325
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,883 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,883 miles
    Test number
    802652929245
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail141,883 miles (+3,703)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,883 miles
    Test number
    799657377840
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass138,180 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,180 miles
    Test number
    546611633476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Fail138,180 miles (-135,421)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,180 miles
    Test number
    643268188343
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass273,601 miles (+148,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    273,601 miles
    Test number
    157121129355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail125,075 miles (+8,935)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,075 miles
    Test number
    562964055033
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass116,140 miles (+14,244)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,140 miles
    Test number
    476688423725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,896 miles (+21,269)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,896 miles
    Test number
    204082790839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,627 miles (+10,261)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,627 miles
    Test number
    940887006060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,366 miles (+18,033)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,366 miles
    Test number
    508935115160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,333 miles (+16,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    52,333 miles
    Test number
    976257524072
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass36,087 miles (+15,118)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,087 miles
    Test number
    309970453042
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Pass20,969 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    20,969 miles
    Test number
    188542652405
    • 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 SBU

Does LR09 SBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 SBU is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 SBU?
The MOT on LR09 SBU is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 SBU done?
LR09 SBU was recorded at 167,803 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 10,382 miles a year.
Has LR09 SBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 SBU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 SBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR09 SBU find?
LR09 SBU passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front coil spring corroded.

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