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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LC61 ZBUMOT history

LC61 ZBU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 24 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 78,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

LC61 ZBU black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
78,382 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 ZBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 ZBU was last recorded at 78,382 miles on 29 May 2026, 10,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,755 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,627 miles
Average per year
4,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,382 miles
  • 2025 – 67,755 miles
  • 2024 – 53,494 miles
  • 2023 – 52,608 miles
  • 2022 – 51,999 miles
  • 2021 – 51,487 miles
  • 2020 – 50,516 miles
  • 2019 – 48,729 miles
  • 2018 – 42,243 miles
  • 2017 – 35,844 miles
  • 2016 – 28,110 miles
  • 2015 – 24,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,382 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,382 miles (+10,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,382 miles
    Test number
    903574847801
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass67,755 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,755 miles
    Test number
    827286277562
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Fail67,740 miles (+14,246)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,740 miles
    Test number
    691119777987
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  4. Pass53,494 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    53,494 miles
    Test number
    345247013360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    52,986 miles
    Test number
    742499206179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,986 miles (+378)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,986 miles
    Test number
    253660590817
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass52,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    52,608 miles
    Test number
    431438843587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,608 miles (+609)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,608 miles
    Test number
    958903072834
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass51,999 miles (+512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,999 miles
    Test number
    424665336728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass51,487 miles (+971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,487 miles
    Test number
    673489986444
    • AdvisoryFront and rear engine mounts have play
  11. Pass50,516 miles (+1,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,516 miles
    Test number
    418100174316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass48,729 miles (+6,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,729 miles
    Test number
    406172258377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass42,243 miles (+6,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,243 miles
    Test number
    628416657470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass35,844 miles (+7,734)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,844 miles
    Test number
    316265713873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,110 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,110 miles
    Test number
    378229030057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,109 miles (+3,693)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,109 miles
    Test number
    845709450668
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
  17. Fail24,416 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,416 miles
    Test number
    129286115027
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished
  18. Pass24,416 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,416 miles
    Test number
    716316815028
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

Questions about LC61 ZBU

Does LC61 ZBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 ZBU is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 ZBU?
The MOT on LC61 ZBU is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 ZBU done?
LC61 ZBU was recorded at 78,382 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 4,749 miles a year.
Has LC61 ZBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 ZBU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 ZBU 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 ZBU find?
LC61 ZBU passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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