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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LS09 ETVMOT history

LS09 ETV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 172,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2024.

LS09 ETV black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2025
Mileage
172,505 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 ETV
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
21 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 ETV was last recorded at 172,505 miles on 26 Sept 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,504 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,505 miles
  • 2023 – 167,836 miles
  • 2022 – 163,197 miles
  • 2021 – 157,647 miles
  • 2020 – 152,712 miles
  • 2019 – 147,074 miles
  • 2018 – 138,075 miles
  • 2017 – 123,240 miles
  • 2016 – 103,026 miles
  • 2015 – 78,522 miles
  • 2014 – 62,748 miles
  • 2013 – 55,242 miles
  • 2012 – 47,494 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,505 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryTps system not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,505 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    172,505 miles
    Test number
    554017824172
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryTps system not working
  2. Fail172,504 miles (+4,668)8 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,504 miles
    Test number
    549175993844
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking injector leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint down (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint down (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryTps system not working
  3. Pass167,836 miles (+4,639)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    167,836 miles
    Test number
    631544699131
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear subframe
  4. Pass163,197 miles (+5,550)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    163,197 miles
    Test number
    951412441625
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 wheels have been repaired
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  5. Pass157,647 miles (+4,935)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    157,647 miles
    Test number
    202330944009
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both link arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted
  6. Pass152,712 miles (+5,638)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    152,712 miles
    Test number
    616104147468
    • 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass147,074 miles (+8,999)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    147,074 miles
    Test number
    560964076009
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass138,075 miles (+10)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    138,075 miles
    Test number
    494464405763
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Fail138,065 miles (+14,825)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,065 miles
    Test number
    741882105233
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass123,240 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    123,240 miles
    Test number
    243857298204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Fail123,240 miles (+20,214)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,240 miles
    Test number
    316988910584
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass103,026 miles (+24,504)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    103,026 miles
    Test number
    481744941260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,522 miles (+15,774)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,522 miles
    Test number
    695639585147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,748 miles (+7,506)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,748 miles
    Test number
    246289884197
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on inner edges
    • NoteN/s rear tyre low on edges
  15. Pass55,242 miles (+7,748)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,242 miles
    Test number
    938451153106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,494 miles
    Test number
    778281402120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 ETV

Does LS09 ETV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 ETV expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 ETV?
The MOT on LS09 ETV expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 ETV done?
LS09 ETV was recorded at 172,505 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2024, an average of 10,031 miles a year.
Has LS09 ETV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 ETV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS09 ETV 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 ETV find?
LS09 ETV passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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