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Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LS09 RHUMOT history

LS09 RHU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 272,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

LS09 RHU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
272,099 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
17,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 RHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 RHU was last recorded at 272,099 miles on 29 May 2026, 828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
271,271 miles · 22 May 2026
Between the last two tests
828 miles
Average per year
17,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 272,099 miles
  • 2025 – 253,710 miles
  • 2024 – 238,225 miles
  • 2023 – 213,724 miles
  • 2022 – 192,849 miles
  • 2021 – 169,985 miles
  • 2020 – 141,342 miles
  • 2019 – 117,436 miles
  • 2018 – 96,755 miles
  • 2017 – 87,781 miles
  • 2016 – 73,863 miles
  • 2015 – 59,006 miles
  • 2014 – 46,213 miles
  • 2013 – 35,089 miles
  • 2012 – 23,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass272,099 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes in poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to crack and split perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass272,099 miles (+828)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    272,099 miles
    Test number
    325727567600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes in poor condition
  2. Fail271,271 miles (+17,561)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,271 miles
    Test number
    564687241629
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle run out on brake disc (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes in poor condition
  3. Pass253,710 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    253,710 miles
    Test number
    838197773878
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail253,710 miles (+15,485)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,710 miles
    Test number
    417359456077
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass238,225 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    238,225 miles
    Test number
    279229090978
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to crack and split perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail238,225 miles (+24,501)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,225 miles
    Test number
    922119231325
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most straight arm bush sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated starting to crack and split perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arms all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass213,724 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    213,724 miles
    Test number
    143298355873
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Fail213,722 miles (+20,873)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,722 miles
    Test number
    109949828541
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass192,849 miles (+22,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    192,849 miles
    Test number
    674142158853
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass169,985 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    169,985 miles
    Test number
    270436803564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail169,984 miles (+28,642)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,984 miles
    Test number
    864292628182
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass141,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    141,342 miles
    Test number
    658050383701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail141,322 miles (+23,886)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,322 miles
    Test number
    898178772689
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
  14. Pass117,436 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    117,436 miles
    Test number
    435108839047
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front brake pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight has reducing light output
  15. Fail117,436 miles (+20,681)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,436 miles
    Test number
    798611089243
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front brake pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight has reducing light output
  16. Pass96,755 miles (+8,974)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,755 miles
    Test number
    713167757170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,781 miles (+13,918)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,781 miles
    Test number
    776989580953
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass73,863 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,863 miles
    Test number
    665463551711
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres uneven wear
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside front brake pipe
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  19. Fail73,848 miles (+14,842)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,848 miles
    Test number
    727850466821
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres uneven wear
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside front brake pipe
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  20. Pass59,006 miles (+12,793)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,006 miles
    Test number
    809810225122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/S wiper slightly smearing water
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass46,213 miles (+11,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,213 miles
    Test number
    776405434178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Pass35,089 miles (+11,536)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,089 miles
    Test number
    286609123124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,553 miles
    Test number
    557967332104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 RHU

Does LS09 RHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 RHU is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 RHU?
The MOT on LS09 RHU is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 RHU done?
LS09 RHU was recorded at 272,099 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 17,710 miles a year.
Has LS09 RHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 RHU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 RHU 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 RHU find?
LS09 RHU passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear suspension bushes in poor condition.

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