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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LS09 RCVMOT history

LS09 RCV is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 22 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 214,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LS09 RCV black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
214,925 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 RCV
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
22 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 RCV was last recorded at 214,925 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,879 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
9,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,925 miles
  • 2025 – 208,095 miles
  • 2024 – 200,216 miles
  • 2023 – 182,442 miles
  • 2022 – 165,679 miles
  • 2021 – 157,319 miles
  • 2019 – 150,915 miles
  • 2018 – 141,484 miles
  • 2017 – 133,709 miles
  • 2016 – 127,990 miles
  • 2015 – 118,148 miles
  • 2014 – 107,368 miles
  • 2013 – 98,360 miles
  • 2012 – 87,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,925 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass214,925 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    214,925 miles
    Test number
    765157231180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail214,879 miles (+6,784)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,879 miles
    Test number
    982789407686
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass208,095 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    208,095 miles
    Test number
    404352431497
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail208,095 miles (+7,879)2 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,095 miles
    Test number
    574959475034
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass200,216 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    200,216 miles
    Test number
    346903019849
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail200,212 miles (+17,770)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,212 miles
    Test number
    425715797016
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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. Pass182,442 miles (+140)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    182,442 miles
    Test number
    687725286674
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail182,302 miles (+16,623)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,302 miles
    Test number
    572218871306
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass165,679 miles (+338)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    165,679 miles
    Test number
    535862566464
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail165,341 miles (+8,022)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,341 miles
    Test number
    620785190046
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass157,319 miles (+6,404)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    157,319 miles
    Test number
    239009633724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass150,915 miles (+9,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    150,915 miles
    Test number
    749667900538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass141,484 miles (+7,775)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    141,484 miles
    Test number
    627227350374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass133,709 miles (+5,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,709 miles
    Test number
    875188387573
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass127,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    127,990 miles
    Test number
    486278123140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail127,989 miles (+9,841)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,989 miles
    Test number
    929168883804
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass118,148 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,148 miles
    Test number
    298547905153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail118,126 miles (+10,758)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,126 miles
    Test number
    249233305476
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNeareside front tyre has cracking to side walls and in tread
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cracking in tread

  19. Pass107,368 miles (+9,008)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,368 miles
    Test number
    256254814140
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass98,360 miles (+10,491)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    98,360 miles
    Test number
    178792403199
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass87,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,869 miles
    Test number
    965964512179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 RCV

Does LS09 RCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 RCV is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 RCV?
The MOT on LS09 RCV is valid until 8 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 RCV done?
LS09 RCV was recorded at 214,925 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 9,157 miles a year.
Has LS09 RCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 RCV has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 RCV 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 RCV find?
LS09 RCV passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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