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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LS09 ETZMOT history

LS09 ETZ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 5 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 138,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LS09 ETZ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,394 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 ETZ
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
5 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 ETZ was last recorded at 138,394 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 5,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,119 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,275 miles
Average per year
6,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,394 miles
  • 2025 – 133,119 miles
  • 2023 – 126,414 miles
  • 2022 – 119,356 miles
  • 2021 – 106,009 miles
  • 2020 – 96,891 miles
  • 2019 – 92,547 miles
  • 2018 – 82,264 miles
  • 2017 – 72,922 miles
  • 2016 – 57,724 miles
  • 2014 – 48,103 miles
  • 2013 – 44,522 miles
  • 2012 – 40,444 miles
  • 2011 – 37,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,394 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,394 miles (+5,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,394 miles
    Test number
    954018472794
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass133,119 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    133,119 miles
    Test number
    987510102665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail133,073 miles (+6,659)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,073 miles
    Test number
    388286349430
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass126,414 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    126,414 miles
    Test number
    464085147614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail126,413 miles (+7,057)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,413 miles
    Test number
    880029729171
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front n\s inner arch brake pipe badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working rear fog lights not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear n\s and o\s tyres badly cracked on tread face inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play front n\s and o\s wheel bearings have slight wear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass119,356 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    119,356 miles
    Test number
    182737749675
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail119,356 miles (+13,347)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,356 miles
    Test number
    405959708412
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass106,009 miles (+9,118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    106,009 miles
    Test number
    588523655502
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower central suspension arm has slight damage
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass96,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    96,891 miles
    Test number
    661783091122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,891 miles (+4,344)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,891 miles
    Test number
    286285386170
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to offside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
  11. Pass92,547 miles (+10,283)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,547 miles
    Test number
    946891243655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass82,264 miles (+9,342)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    82,264 miles
    Test number
    720301439939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,922 miles (+15,198)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,922 miles
    Test number
    313399940155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,724 miles (+9,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,724 miles
    Test number
    731878010454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass48,103 miles (+3,581)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,103 miles
    Test number
    577675614327
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass44,522 miles (+4,078)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,522 miles
    Test number
    779926273251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,444 miles (+3,195)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,444 miles
    Test number
    106258362263
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass37,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,249 miles
    Test number
    827284361263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 ETZ

Does LS09 ETZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 ETZ is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 ETZ?
The MOT on LS09 ETZ is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 ETZ done?
LS09 ETZ was recorded at 138,394 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 6,963 miles a year.
Has LS09 ETZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 ETZ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 ETZ 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 ETZ find?
LS09 ETZ passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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