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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,991 cc

LR59 VROMOT history

LR59 VRO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz B-Class first used on 16 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LR59 VRO black Mercedes-Benz B-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
123,625 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 VRO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
B-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 VRO was last recorded at 123,625 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 4,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,400 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,225 miles
Average per year
7,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,625 miles
  • 2024 – 119,400 miles
  • 2023 – 116,153 miles
  • 2022 – 110,896 miles
  • 2021 – 105,023 miles
  • 2020 – 100,071 miles
  • 2019 – 89,060 miles
  • 2018 – 76,063 miles
  • 2017 – 67,594 miles
  • 2016 – 61,856 miles
  • 2015 – 54,124 miles
  • 2014 – 46,492 miles
  • 2013 – 38,262 miles
  • 2012 – 29,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,625 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear fuel filler pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted throughout vehicle

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 Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Covers underneath vehicle not allowing inspection of various components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Signs of grease on offside front outer cv gaiter, but no signs of splits in gaiter itself

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,625 miles (+4,225)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    123,625 miles
    Test number
    465925399763
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel filler pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted throughout vehicle
  2. Pass119,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    119,400 miles
    Test number
    705069335372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. Fail119,400 miles (+3,247)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,400 miles
    Test number
    102104496254
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass116,153 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,153 miles
    Test number
    978917668719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,087 miles (+5,191)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,087 miles
    Test number
    467483865726
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass110,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,896 miles
    Test number
    243807950224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,896 miles (+5,873)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,896 miles
    Test number
    239081354373
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass105,023 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,023 miles
    Test number
    254421030085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,252 miles (+4,181)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,252 miles
    Test number
    461422499784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,071 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,071 miles
    Test number
    551557442062
    • AdvisoryCovers underneath vehicle not allowing inspection of various components
    • AdvisorySigns of grease on offside front outer cv gaiter, but no signs of splits in gaiter itself
  11. Fail100,065 miles (+11,005)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,065 miles
    Test number
    892775157388
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers underneath vehicle not allowing inspection of various components
    • AdvisorySigns of grease on offside front outer cv gaiter, but no signs of splits in gaiter itself
  12. Pass89,060 miles (+12,997)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,060 miles
    Test number
    927814040526
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi pipes slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted All 4 wheel rims slightly damaged / distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  13. Pass76,063 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,063 miles
    Test number
    554259134653
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  14. Fail76,060 miles (+8,466)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,060 miles
    Test number
    304254563338
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted Both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  15. Pass67,594 miles (+5,738)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,594 miles
    Test number
    190174154310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,856 miles (+7,732)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,856 miles
    Test number
    311524317186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,124 miles (+7,632)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,124 miles
    Test number
    904779700850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,492 miles (+8,230)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,492 miles
    Test number
    408782484230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,262 miles (+8,539)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,262 miles
    Test number
    997214283274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,723 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,723 miles
    Test number
    147522382284
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LR59 VRO

Does LR59 VRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 VRO is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR59 VRO?
The MOT on LR59 VRO is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 VRO done?
LR59 VRO was recorded at 123,625 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 7,122 miles a year.
Has LR59 VRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 VRO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR59 VRO 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 LR59 VRO find?
LR59 VRO passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall, and 2 more.

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