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Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

LR09 VGDMOT history

LR09 VGD is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 25 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 166,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2024.

LR09 VGD blue Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2025
Mileage
166,088 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 VGD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 VGD was last recorded at 166,088 miles on 21 Oct 2024, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,991 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
97 miles
Average per year
11,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,088 miles
  • 2023 – 157,169 miles
  • 2022 – 146,496 miles
  • 2021 – 140,229 miles
  • 2020 – 132,829 miles
  • 2019 – 123,036 miles
  • 2018 – 110,279 miles
  • 2017 – 99,389 miles
  • 2016 – 87,236 miles
  • 2015 – 65,065 miles
  • 2014 – 50,251 miles
  • 2013 – 38,146 miles
  • 2012 – 24,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,088 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively movement before grabbing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,088 miles (+97)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    166,088 miles
    Test number
    790733604094
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  2. Fail165,991 miles (+8,822)4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,991 miles
    Test number
    460033995586
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  3. Pass157,169 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    157,169 miles
    Test number
    103560476701
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively movement before grabbing (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fiited not allowing full inspection
  4. Fail157,169 miles (+10,673)2 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,169 miles
    Test number
    830503469387
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively movement before grabbing (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fiited not allowing full inspection
  5. Pass146,496 miles (+6,267)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,496 miles
    Test number
    250701212154
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strongly advised (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass140,229 miles (+7,400)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    140,229 miles
    Test number
    847427819341
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake level travels high
  7. Pass132,829 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,829 miles
    Test number
    985238764778
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsf headlamp bracket broken
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes are corroded front and rear
  8. Fail132,826 miles (+9,790)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,826 miles
    Test number
    217603715880
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsf headlamp bracket broken
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes are corroded front and rear
  9. Pass123,036 miles (+12,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,036 miles
    Test number
    738267045145
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake level travels high
  10. Pass110,279 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,279 miles
    Test number
    163481893399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Fail110,268 miles (+10,879)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,268 miles
    Test number
    161173769845
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass99,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,389 miles
    Test number
    793098113658
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Fail99,388 miles (+12,152)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,388 miles
    Test number
    986661936417
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass87,236 miles (+7,521)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,236 miles
    Test number
    212502234816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,715 miles (+14,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,715 miles
    Test number
    968805622732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass65,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,065 miles
    Test number
    345281675018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,062 miles (+14,811)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,062 miles
    Test number
    357491675007
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  18. Pass50,251 miles (+12,105)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,251 miles
    Test number
    817409964024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,146 miles (+14,089)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,146 miles
    Test number
    718320773013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,057 miles
    Test number
    848665262063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 VGD

Does LR09 VGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 VGD expired on 31 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 VGD?
The MOT on LR09 VGD expired on 31 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 VGD done?
LR09 VGD was recorded at 166,088 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2024, an average of 11,246 miles a year.
Has LR09 VGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 VGD has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 VGD 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 VGD find?
LR09 VGD passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2024 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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