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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,597 cc

LR09 VFXMOT history

LR09 VFX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LR09 VFX black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
172,372 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 VFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 VFX was last recorded at 172,372 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,345 miles · 19 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
8,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,372 miles
  • 2025 – 168,607 miles
  • 2024 – 163,210 miles
  • 2023 – 159,338 miles
  • 2022 – 152,640 miles
  • 2021 – 147,400 miles
  • 2020 – 140,907 miles
  • 2019 – 131,558 miles
  • 2018 – 118,519 miles
  • 2017 – 100,974 miles
  • 2016 – 89,915 miles
  • 2015 – 76,252 miles
  • 2014 – 71,502 miles
  • 2013 – 62,498 miles
  • 2012 – 46,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,372 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play STRONGLY ADVISE (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play STRONGLY ADVISE (adjustable)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (adjustable)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,372 miles (+27)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    172,372 miles
    Test number
    960105421853
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play STRONGLY ADVISE (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail172,345 miles (+3,738)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,345 miles
    Test number
    288554303516
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play STRONGLY ADVISE (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass168,607 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    168,607 miles
    Test number
    430538138117
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play STRONGLY ADVISE (adjustable) (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (adjustable) (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail168,589 miles (+5,379)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,589 miles
    Test number
    256542303840
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play STRONGLY ADVISE (adjustable) (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (adjustable) (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass163,210 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    163,210 miles
    Test number
    219284353409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  6. Fail163,205 miles (+3,867)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,205 miles
    Test number
    910680173751
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  7. Pass159,338 miles (+6,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    159,338 miles
    Test number
    995620172735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass152,640 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    152,640 miles
    Test number
    838278243229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,635 miles (+5,235)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,635 miles
    Test number
    233716016175
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass147,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    147,400 miles
    Test number
    190091737496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail147,400 miles (+6,493)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,400 miles
    Test number
    760877877083
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass140,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    140,907 miles
    Test number
    629522252102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail140,907 miles (+9,349)2 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,907 miles
    Test number
    824338850957
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass131,558 miles (+6,363)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,558 miles
    Test number
    243445012485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,195 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    125,195 miles
    Test number
    710661108992
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Fail125,195 miles (+6,676)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,195 miles
    Test number
    188008194232
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  17. Pass118,519 miles (+17,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,519 miles
    Test number
    336891651345
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  18. Pass100,974 miles (+11,059)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,974 miles
    Test number
    227190091003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,915 miles (+13,663)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,915 miles
    Test number
    894101826395
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass76,252 miles (+4,750)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,252 miles
    Test number
    247946495473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,502 miles (+9,004)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,502 miles
    Test number
    417077994149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,498 miles (+15,574)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,498 miles
    Test number
    849392833047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,924 miles
    Test number
    115715632487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 VFX

Does LR09 VFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 VFX is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 VFX?
The MOT on LR09 VFX is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 VFX done?
LR09 VFX was recorded at 172,372 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 8,529 miles a year.
Has LR09 VFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 VFX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 VFX 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 VFX find?
LR09 VFX passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play strongly advise; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 5 more.

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