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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LS09 RAUMOT history

LS09 RAU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 161,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2021.

LS09 RAU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2022
Mileage
161,663 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2021
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 RAU
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
29 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 RAU was last recorded at 161,663 miles on 23 Dec 2021, 6,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2018: 136,827 miles, lower than 203,044 miles on 27 Oct 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,417 miles · 18 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
6,246 miles
Average per year
11,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 161,663 miles
  • 2020 – 155,417 miles
  • 2019 – 149,512 miles
  • 2018 – 136,827 miles
  • 2017 – 203,044 miles
  • 2016 – 111,592 miles
  • 2015 – 104,411 miles
  • 2014 – 92,304 miles
  • 2013 – 75,295 miles
  • 2012 – 50,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,663 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,663 miles (+6,246)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    161,663 miles
    Test number
    858232109677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,417 miles (+5,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,417 miles
    Test number
    454684051586
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,512 miles (+12,685)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,512 miles
    Test number
    912353925775
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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. Pass136,827 miles (-66,217)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    136,827 miles
    Test number
    452456687755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass203,044 miles (+91,452)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    203,044 miles
    Test number
    489180789574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,592 miles (+7,181)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    111,592 miles
    Test number
    561628526344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,411 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,411 miles
    Test number
    178452585173
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  8. Fail104,411 miles (+12,107)9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,411 miles
    Test number
    329701285180
    • FailureFront All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureObligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass92,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,304 miles
    Test number
    278809034454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,304 miles (+17,009)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,304 miles
    Test number
    487969934199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass75,295 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,295 miles
    Test number
    146615283161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,242 miles (+24,661)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,242 miles
    Test number
    275580583179
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteN/S Headlamp Dim
    • NoteSmall Cut N/S Front Tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass50,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,581 miles
    Test number
    188852842170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 RAU

Does LS09 RAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 RAU expired on 22 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 RAU?
The MOT on LS09 RAU expired on 22 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 RAU done?
LS09 RAU was recorded at 161,663 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2021, an average of 11,582 miles a year.
Has LS09 RAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 RAU has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on LS09 RAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS09 RAU find?
LS09 RAU passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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