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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LR09 VGJMOT history

LR09 VGJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 26 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LR09 VGJ black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
167,739 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 VGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 VGJ was last recorded at 167,739 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 7,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,265 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,474 miles
Average per year
10,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,739 miles
  • 2025 – 160,265 miles
  • 2024 – 149,133 miles
  • 2023 – 136,986 miles
  • 2022 – 127,224 miles
  • 2021 – 115,731 miles
  • 2019 – 104,028 miles
  • 2018 – 82,288 miles
  • 2017 – 72,185 miles
  • 2015 – 54,703 miles
  • 2014 – 46,278 miles
  • 2013 – 34,713 miles
  • 2012 – 25,728 miles
  • 2011 – 19,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,739 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (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 Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,739 miles (+7,474)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    167,739 miles
    Test number
    326431262342
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,265 miles (+11,132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    160,265 miles
    Test number
    650816040794
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass149,133 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    149,133 miles
    Test number
    848255083315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail149,133 miles (+12,147)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,133 miles
    Test number
    725696188053
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass136,986 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,986 miles
    Test number
    602892307645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail136,985 miles (+9,761)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,985 miles
    Test number
    777692944069
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass127,224 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,224 miles
    Test number
    344418492984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail127,224 miles (+11,493)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,224 miles
    Test number
    405058481485
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass115,731 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    115,731 miles
    Test number
    283615766192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroded

  10. Fail115,731 miles (+11,703)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,731 miles
    Test number
    325904123672
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroded

  11. Pass104,028 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,028 miles
    Test number
    882806663166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail104,021 miles (+21,733)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,021 miles
    Test number
    283181185317
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass82,288 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,288 miles
    Test number
    623376813306
    • AdvisoryFront Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted in rear no belts tested in rear.

  14. Fail82,288 miles (+10,103)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,288 miles
    Test number
    519105731277
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted in rear no belts tested in rear.

  15. Pass72,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,185 miles
    Test number
    930018495654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,185 miles (+17,482)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,185 miles
    Test number
    492685057428
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  17. Pass54,703 miles (+8,425)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,703 miles
    Test number
    647906625281
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlastic Over sills fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass46,278 miles (+11,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,278 miles
    Test number
    648206014216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass34,713 miles (+5,996)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,713 miles
    Test number
    475860323257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,717 miles (+2,989)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,717 miles
    Test number
    546519073059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,728 miles (+6,642)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,728 miles
    Test number
    339903512432
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn near wear bands

  22. Pass19,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    19,086 miles
    Test number
    795557431226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 VGJ

Does LR09 VGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 VGJ is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 VGJ?
The MOT on LR09 VGJ is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 VGJ done?
LR09 VGJ was recorded at 167,739 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 10,225 miles a year.
Has LR09 VGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 VGJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR09 VGJ 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 VGJ find?
LR09 VGJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 1 more.

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