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Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,148 cc

LS09 ZDAMOT history

LS09 ZDA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 11 Jun 2009. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 129,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.

LS09 ZDA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2025
Mileage
129,443 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 ZDA
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
11 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 ZDA was last recorded at 129,443 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 9,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
119,656 miles · 30 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
9,787 miles
Average per year
6,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,443 miles
  • 2023 – 119,656 miles
  • 2022 – 114,307 miles
  • 2020 – 172,636 miles
  • 2017 – 137,699 miles
  • 2016 – 119,910 miles
  • 2015 – 106,538 miles
  • 2014 – 93,085 miles
  • 2013 – 79,279 miles
  • 2012 – 57,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,443 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,443 miles (+9,787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,443 miles
    Test number
    449128464677
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
  2. Pass119,656 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,656 miles
    Test number
    676830263951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail119,647 miles (+5,340)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,647 miles
    Test number
    889319664343
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine contaminating exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass114,307 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,307 miles
    Test number
    353841917911
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass181,588 km1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    181,588 km
    Test number
    611326513761
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Fail181,588 km2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,588 km
    Test number
    344926139904
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass172,636 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    172,636 miles
    Test number
    920885098430
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail172,634 km (+7,063)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,634 km
    Test number
    530703584401
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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 Inner and outer edges worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass165,571 km (+9,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    165,571 km
    Test number
    768683692740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass156,352 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    156,352 km
    Test number
    280889274246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass137,699 miles (+17,789)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    137,699 miles
    Test number
    290554671469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,910 miles (+13,372)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,910 miles
    Test number
    716239047951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,538 miles (+13,453)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,538 miles
    Test number
    225130965104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,085 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    93,085 miles
    Test number
    199112964152
    • NoteN/side front tyre wearing slightly to edges
  15. Fail93,085 miles (+13,806)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,085 miles
    Test number
    779612764133
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/side front tyre wearing slightly to edges
  16. Pass79,279 miles (+21,338)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,279 miles
    Test number
    906202463127
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass57,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,941 miles
    Test number
    629961852125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 ZDA

Does LS09 ZDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS09 ZDA expired on 29 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS09 ZDA?
The MOT on LS09 ZDA expired on 29 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS09 ZDA done?
LS09 ZDA was recorded at 129,443 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024, an average of 6,057 miles a year.
Has LS09 ZDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 ZDA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS09 ZDA 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 ZDA find?
LS09 ZDA passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both; oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all, and 1 more.

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