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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LS09 EROMOT history

LS09 ERO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 178,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

LS09 ERO black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
178,941 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 ERO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 ERO was last recorded at 178,941 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,844 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
97 miles
Average per year
9,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,941 miles
  • 2025 – 165,219 miles
  • 2024 – 159,060 miles
  • 2023 – 154,543 miles
  • 2022 – 137,743 miles
  • 2021 – 131,696 miles
  • 2019 – 119,914 miles
  • 2018 – 105,753 miles
  • 2017 – 89,364 miles
  • 2016 – 84,456 miles
  • 2015 – 82,655 miles
  • 2014 – 79,908 miles
  • 2013 – 65,809 miles
  • 2012 – 46,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,941 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory.. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,941 miles (+97)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    178,941 miles
    Test number
    286700106712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory.. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail178,844 miles (+46)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,844 miles
    Test number
    403788328302
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory.. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail178,798 miles (+13,579)3 dangerous2 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,798 miles
    Test number
    420975337460
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Frontmost arm & bush is worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe vibration absorber bushes worn

  4. Pass165,219 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    165,219 miles
    Test number
    227530998171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail165,219 miles (+6,159)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,219 miles
    Test number
    319744678113
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass159,060 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    159,060 miles
    Test number
    740203894119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,543 miles (+95)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    154,543 miles
    Test number
    390356129349
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail154,448 miles (+16,705)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,448 miles
    Test number
    774733596997
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass137,743 miles (+6,047)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,743 miles
    Test number
    271355948460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,696 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,696 miles
    Test number
    297690394964
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insecure/ loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail131,694 miles (+11,780)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,694 miles
    Test number
    626704538265
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield insecure/ loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass119,914 miles (+14,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,914 miles
    Test number
    829783687826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass105,753 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,753 miles
    Test number
    214027557636
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail105,749 miles (+209)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,749 miles
    Test number
    974534525912
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail105,540 miles (+16,176)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,540 miles
    Test number
    603100927060
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass89,364 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,364 miles
    Test number
    177943374634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,456 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,456 miles
    Test number
    965344971015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,655 miles (+2,747)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,655 miles
    Test number
    566587785126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,908 miles (+14,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,908 miles
    Test number
    639534844107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass65,809 miles (+19,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,809 miles
    Test number
    658082343188
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass46,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,583 miles
    Test number
    238242752461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 ERO

Does LS09 ERO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 ERO is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 ERO?
The MOT on LS09 ERO is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 ERO done?
LS09 ERO was recorded at 178,941 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 9,526 miles a year.
Has LS09 ERO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 ERO has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 ERO 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 LS09 ERO find?
LS09 ERO passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory...

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