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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LS09 KAEMOT history

LS09 KAE is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 63,560 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

LS09 KAE black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
63,560 km
At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 KAE
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
25 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 KAE was last recorded at 63,560 km on 19 Jan 2022, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,560 km · 18 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 63,560 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    182952396551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. FailMileage not read2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    994668323941
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. PassMileage not read2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    874522704496
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. FailMileage not read8 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    337983659968
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    184532197239
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    692897403501
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,560 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,560 km
    Test number
    210697538724
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail63,560 km1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,560 km
    Test number
    301359946329
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass136,539 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,539 miles
    Test number
    540753065140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail136,538 miles (+7,829)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,538 miles
    Test number
    921089666375
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass128,709 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    128,709 miles
    Test number
    285396073377
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Fail128,708 miles (+31,654)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,708 miles
    Test number
    239098446586
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Pass97,054 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,054 miles
    Test number
    120410931865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail97,054 miles (+26,789)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,054 miles
    Test number
    653663575710
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass70,265 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,265 miles
    Test number
    133245666466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,134 miles (+5,702)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,134 miles
    Test number
    342129392315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,432 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,432 miles
    Test number
    587511591109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail64,430 miles (+11,063)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,430 miles
    Test number
    685560452799
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass53,367 miles (+7,325)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    53,367 miles
    Test number
    669564035071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,042 miles (+9,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,042 miles
    Test number
    716838014176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass36,191 miles (+13,762)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,191 miles
    Test number
    358969513102
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass22,429 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,429 miles
    Test number
    397491422175
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS09 KAE

Does LS09 KAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 KAE expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 KAE?
The MOT on LS09 KAE expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 KAE done?
LS09 KAE was recorded at 63,560 km at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022.
Has LS09 KAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 KAE has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 KAE 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 KAE find?
LS09 KAE passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play front; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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