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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LC61 EFMMOT history

LC61 EFM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 17 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 173,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

LC61 EFM silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
173,456 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 EFM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 EFM was last recorded at 173,456 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,548 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,908 miles
Average per year
11,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,456 miles
  • 2025 – 171,548 miles
  • 2024 – 167,887 miles
  • 2023 – 162,138 miles
  • 2022 – 153,722 miles
  • 2021 – 143,322 miles
  • 2020 – 138,526 miles
  • 2019 – 109,846 miles
  • 2017 – 77,841 miles
  • 2016 – 52,902 miles
  • 2015 – 35,518 miles
  • 2014 – 35,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,456 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front brake pipes corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,456 miles (+1,908)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    173,456 miles
    Test number
    653543186687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass171,548 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    171,548 miles
    Test number
    424940158968
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield poorly secured, rectification recommended.

  3. Fail171,546 miles (+3,659)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,546 miles
    Test number
    172605204193
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield poorly secured, rectification recommended.

  4. Pass167,887 miles (+5,749)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    167,887 miles
    Test number
    400899484110
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm ball joint suspension arm closest to rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,138 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    162,138 miles
    Test number
    426724186974
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail162,132 miles (+8,410)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,132 miles
    Test number
    612874639293
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass153,722 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    153,722 miles
    Test number
    659639873152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail153,720 miles (+10,398)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,720 miles
    Test number
    355120593980
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass143,322 miles (+1,378)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    143,322 miles
    Test number
    876447509545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Fail141,944 miles (+3,418)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,944 miles
    Test number
    481490418593
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass138,526 miles (+266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,526 miles
    Test number
    901657293844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail138,260 miles (+28,414)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,260 miles
    Test number
    729449307652
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass109,846 miles (+32,005)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    109,846 miles
    Test number
    834331241784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,841 miles (+24,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,841 miles
    Test number
    864212946167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass52,902 miles (+7,911)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,902 miles
    Test number
    415681729069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,991 miles (+9,473)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    44,991 miles
    Test number
    519327765447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,518 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,518 miles
    Test number
    935117125057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,015 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,015 miles
    Test number
    809831404304
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass35,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,015 miles
    Test number
    819451704380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 EFM

Does LC61 EFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 EFM is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 EFM?
The MOT on LC61 EFM is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 EFM done?
LC61 EFM was recorded at 173,456 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 11,595 miles a year.
Has LC61 EFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 EFM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 EFM 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 LC61 EFM find?
LC61 EFM passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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