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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LS09 ETDMOT history

LS09 ETD is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 8 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 163,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

LS09 ETD silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
163,305 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 ETD
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
8 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 ETD was last recorded at 163,305 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 20,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,729 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
20,576 miles
Average per year
8,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,305 miles
  • 2025 – 142,729 miles
  • 2024 – 130,607 miles
  • 2023 – 120,933 miles
  • 2022 – 117,079 miles
  • 2021 – 113,668 miles
  • 2020 – 109,732 miles
  • 2019 – 104,332 miles
  • 2018 – 97,790 miles
  • 2017 – 91,515 miles
  • 2016 – 86,511 miles
  • 2014 – 78,007 miles
  • 2013 – 66,610 miles
  • 2012 – 51,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,305 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,305 miles (+20,576)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    163,305 miles
    Test number
    649686526459
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass142,729 miles (+12,122)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    142,729 miles
    Test number
    678570263365
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass130,607 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    130,607 miles
    Test number
    607420218413
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail130,607 miles (+9,674)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,607 miles
    Test number
    254146563998
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass120,933 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    120,933 miles
    Test number
    411595297548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,359 miles (+3,280)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,359 miles
    Test number
    667037527681
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Towards trailing arm mounting area & surrounding area/components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass117,079 miles (+3,411)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,079 miles
    Test number
    896337036908
    • AdvisoryDrivers door interior handle deteriorated - can still be readily opened
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm to the rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass113,668 miles (+3,936)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,668 miles
    Test number
    978609189227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wear outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass109,732 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    109,732 miles
    Test number
    770867151341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Fail109,725 miles (+5,393)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,725 miles
    Test number
    230174230196
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass104,332 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,332 miles
    Test number
    870082794858
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail104,332 miles (+6,542)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,332 miles
    Test number
    282920405608
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass97,790 miles (+6,275)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,790 miles
    Test number
    870661991388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,515 miles (+5,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,515 miles
    Test number
    406979561791
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads approx. 95% worn (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass86,511 miles (+8,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,511 miles
    Test number
    464540720491
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass78,007 miles (+11,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,007 miles
    Test number
    138464524216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass66,610 miles (+15,159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,610 miles
    Test number
    728931633246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass51,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,451 miles
    Test number
    125466012296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 ETD

Does LS09 ETD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 ETD is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 ETD?
The MOT on LS09 ETD is valid until 3 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 ETD done?
LS09 ETD was recorded at 163,305 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 8,192 miles a year.
Has LS09 ETD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 ETD has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LS09 ETD 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 ETD find?
LS09 ETD passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 4 more.

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