
Mercedes-Benz B-Class
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass87,236 miles (+7,521)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 87,236 miles
- Test number
- 212502234816
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass65,065 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 65,065 miles
- Test number
- 345281675018
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass50,251 miles (+12,105)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 50,251 miles
- Test number
- 817409964024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,146 miles (+14,089)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 38,146 miles
- Test number
- 718320773013
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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