I also had this problem last time.. I'm always late for this
mornin lesson. Either reach just on time or late.
Either you get a MC, or you talk nicely to your tutor/lecturer.
For me, I didn't get a MC because it happened that day i was
already out and I was late when I walked in. I just told the tutor
what happened bla bla and told her to give me a chance. Because if
i were to repeat that module i feel it's really stupid....
For your case, just get a MC. It'd work, don't worry.
And don't be late anymore.