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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LS09 RBUMOT history

LS09 RBU is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 184,045 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

LS09 RBU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
184,045 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 RBU
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
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 RBU was last recorded at 184,045 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 5,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Aug 2017: 13,069 miles, lower than 126,707 miles on 22 Jul 2016.

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
178,969 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,076 miles
Average per year
10,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,045 miles
  • 2025 – 178,969 miles
  • 2024 – 170,002 miles
  • 2023 – 168,966 miles
  • 2022 – 163,807 miles
  • 2021 – 154,830 miles
  • 2020 – 151,469 miles
  • 2019 – 140,994 miles
  • 2018 – 131,082 miles
  • 2017 – 13,069 miles
  • 2016 – 126,707 miles
  • 2015 – 109,496 miles
  • 2014 – 91,698 miles
  • 2013 – 68,660 miles
  • 2012 – 29,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,045 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi , greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi , greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake requires attention

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,045 miles (+5,076)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    184,045 miles
    Test number
    395183986981
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi , greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi , greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake requires attention

  2. Pass178,969 miles (+8,967)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    178,969 miles
    Test number
    679919219104
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass170,002 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    170,002 miles
    Test number
    337332740321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail170,002 miles (+1,036)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,002 miles
    Test number
    454329627387
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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))

  5. Pass168,966 miles (+5,159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    168,966 miles
    Test number
    403603228587
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (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))

  6. Pass163,807 miles (+8,977)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    163,807 miles
    Test number
    537009257615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,830 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    154,830 miles
    Test number
    206177795518
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail154,829 miles (+3,360)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,829 miles
    Test number
    262269609453
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass151,469 miles (+10,475)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    151,469 miles
    Test number
    734135091908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass140,994 miles (+9,912)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    140,994 miles
    Test number
    665703471726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,082 miles (+118,013)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    131,082 miles
    Test number
    545122737378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,069 miles (-113,638)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    13,069 miles
    Test number
    801337976561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    126,707 miles
    Test number
    927285901214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail126,707 miles (+17,211)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,707 miles
    Test number
    441443854728
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

  15. Pass109,496 miles (+17,798)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    109,496 miles
    Test number
    459073185196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,698 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,698 miles
    Test number
    499318674126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f wing mirror cracked

  17. Pass91,698 miles (+23,038)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,698 miles
    Test number
    617278974184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f wing mirror cracked

  18. Pass68,660 miles (+39,361)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,660 miles
    Test number
    359089873192
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads worn approx 75%

  19. Fail29,299 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,299 miles
    Test number
    827805372101
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass29,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,299 miles
    Test number
    919525072198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 RBU

Does LS09 RBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 RBU is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 RBU?
The MOT on LS09 RBU is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 RBU done?
LS09 RBU was recorded at 184,045 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 10,899 miles a year.
Has LS09 RBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 RBU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS09 RBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS09 RBU find?
LS09 RBU passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi , greased; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi , greased, and 1 more.

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