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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LR09 YEBMOT history

LR09 YEB is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

LR09 YEB silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
118,117 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 YEB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR09 YEB was last recorded at 118,117 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 11,196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Feb 2014: 58,837 miles, lower than 63,562 miles on 28 Mar 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,921 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,196 miles
Average per year
6,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,117 miles
  • 2025 – 106,921 miles
  • 2024 – 98,638 miles
  • 2023 – 95,079 miles
  • 2022 – 92,611 miles
  • 2021 – 89,887 miles
  • 2019 – 82,714 miles
  • 2018 – 78,692 miles
  • 2017 – 72,436 miles
  • 2016 – 66,584 miles
  • 2015 – 63,173 miles
  • 2014 – 58,837 miles
  • 2013 – 63,562 miles
  • 2012 – 23,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail118,117 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower 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))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail118,117 miles (+11,196)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,117 miles
    Test number
    564395947213
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass106,921 miles (+131)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,921 miles
    Test number
    132412986778
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail106,790 miles (+8,152)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,790 miles
    Test number
    381163146223
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass98,638 miles (+3,559)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,638 miles
    Test number
    634743116711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,079 miles (+2,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,079 miles
    Test number
    737792505780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass92,611 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,611 miles
    Test number
    301162539022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,887 miles
    Test number
    985772060006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,887 miles (+2,821)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,887 miles
    Test number
    966375149527
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMITS!! 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNoise from handbrake shoes when rotated
    • AdvisoryO/s/r hand brake guide detached
  9. Pass87,066 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,066 miles
    Test number
    650802397761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,005 miles (+4,291)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,005 miles
    Test number
    990827984936
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective bulb holder come adrift (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable guide detached
  11. Pass82,714 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,714 miles
    Test number
    589914621836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  12. Fail82,704 miles (+4,012)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,704 miles
    Test number
    115461046622
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked through zone A (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  13. Pass78,692 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,692 miles
    Test number
    604675829559
    • AdvisoryFactory covers fitted obscuring testable items
  14. Fail78,640 miles (+6,204)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,640 miles
    Test number
    728701191963
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryFactory covers fitted obscuring testable items
  15. Pass72,436 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,436 miles
    Test number
    667384157290
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rears of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades are worn
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  16. Fail72,436 miles (+5,852)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,436 miles
    Test number
    424196907947
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rears of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades are worn
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  17. Pass66,584 miles (+3,411)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,584 miles
    Test number
    752035571409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring most of the components
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted obscuring most of the components
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring most of the components
  18. Pass63,173 miles (+4,336)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,173 miles
    Test number
    526227855055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cut almost deep enough to reach ply chords advise replace
  19. Pass58,837 miles (-4,725)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,837 miles
    Test number
    116927154037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,562 miles (+39,980)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,562 miles
    Test number
    217787283047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearimg low
    • NotePlastic outter sill cover fitted
    • NoteVehicle underbody panels fitted
  21. Pass23,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,582 miles
    Test number
    467780992079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail23,582 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,582 miles
    Test number
    476980292089
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR09 YEB

Does LR09 YEB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 YEB expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 YEB?
The MOT on LR09 YEB expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 YEB done?
LR09 YEB was recorded at 118,117 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 6,578 miles a year.
Has LR09 YEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 YEB has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 YEB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR09 YEB find?
LR09 YEB failed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 7 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 9 more.

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