Mercedes-Benz CLS
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,987 cc
LR09 VFVMOT history
LR09 VFV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz CLS first used on 26 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,389 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 136,389 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,826 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR09 VFV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- CLS
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,987 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 26 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR09 VFV was last recorded at 136,389 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 7,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,782 miles · 13 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,607 miles
- Average per year
- 7,826 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,389 miles
- 2025 – 128,782 miles
- 2024 – 126,129 miles
- 2023 – 119,681 miles
- 2022 – 108,041 miles
- 2021 – 94,496 miles
- 2020 – 89,248 miles
- 2019 – 80,546 miles
- 2018 – 76,601 miles
- 2016 – 69,980 miles
- 2015 – 62,671 miles
- 2014 – 51,253 miles
- 2013 – 42,832 miles
- 2012 – 30,311 miles
- 2011 – 23,281 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,389 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryLow parking brake effort, repair advised
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 14 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,389 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 136,389 miles
- Test number
- 547738894276
- AdvisoryLow parking brake effort, repair advised
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail136,388 miles (+7,606)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,388 miles
- Test number
- 310447024911
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryLow parking brake effort, repair advised
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass128,782 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 128,782 miles
- Test number
- 758192632898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,782 miles (+2,653)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,782 miles
- Test number
- 939010541721
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass126,129 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 126,129 miles
- Test number
- 564982565118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Fail126,129 miles (+6,448)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,129 miles
- Test number
- 619982680799
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Pass119,681 miles (+11,640)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 119,681 miles
- Test number
- 958989429915
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryAll tyres worn on inner edges
Pass108,041 miles (+120)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 108,041 miles
- Test number
- 731166818904
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Fail107,921 miles (+13,425)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,921 miles
- Test number
- 272879557240
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Pass94,496 miles (+5,248)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 94,496 miles
- Test number
- 956848789161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,248 miles (+8,702)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 89,248 miles
- Test number
- 493695258524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,546 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 80,546 miles
- Test number
- 135732347209
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail80,545 miles (+3,944)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,545 miles
- Test number
- 305978788537
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted wrong way round, ''OUTSIDE'' marking on inside (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass76,601 miles (+6,621)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 76,601 miles
- Test number
- 277006087964
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,980 miles (+7,309)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 69,980 miles
- Test number
- 564082391200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,671 miles (+4,818)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 62,671 miles
- Test number
- 348468185571
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,853 miles (+6,600)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 57,853 miles
- Test number
- 725358295000
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass51,253 miles (+8,421)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 51,253 miles
- Test number
- 248478894011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,832 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 42,832 miles
- Test number
- 518945863142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,830 miles (+12,519)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,830 miles
- Test number
- 656331363129
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass30,311 miles (+107)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 30,311 miles
- Test number
- 235654372184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,204 miles (+6,923)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,204 miles
- Test number
- 349701472139
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Fail23,281 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,281 miles
- Test number
- 507598111333
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about LR09 VFV
- Does LR09 VFV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 VFV is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR09 VFV?
- The MOT on LR09 VFV is valid until 27 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 VFV done?
- LR09 VFV was recorded at 136,389 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 7,826 miles a year.
- Has LR09 VFV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR09 VFV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR09 VFV 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 VFV find?
- LR09 VFV passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: low parking brake effort, repair advised; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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