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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LL61 SZEMOT history

LL61 SZE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

LL61 SZE silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,123 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 SZE
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
25 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 SZE was last recorded at 159,123 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 18,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,560 miles · 17 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
18,563 miles
Average per year
11,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,123 miles
  • 2024 – 140,560 miles
  • 2023 – 124,734 miles
  • 2022 – 106,273 miles
  • 2021 – 93,731 miles
  • 2020 – 89,352 miles
  • 2019 – 81,826 miles
  • 2018 – 69,542 miles
  • 2017 – 53,155 miles
  • 2016 – 47,479 miles
  • 2015 – 36,795 miles
  • 2014 – 27,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,123 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front knock, possible shock.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,123 miles (+18,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,123 miles
    Test number
    778920772430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass140,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,560 miles
    Test number
    922320541262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail140,560 miles (+15,826)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,560 miles
    Test number
    566476733601
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass124,734 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    124,734 miles
    Test number
    834466693337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front knock, possible shock.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTurbo intercooler pipe split
  5. Fail124,733 miles (+18,460)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,733 miles
    Test number
    172041487763
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front knock, possible shock.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTurbo intercooler pipe split
  6. Pass106,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,273 miles
    Test number
    836746604370
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail106,273 miles (+12,542)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,273 miles
    Test number
    211963185031
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall--225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass93,731 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    93,731 miles
    Test number
    283046245949
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clap snapped but not blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail93,713 miles (+4,361)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,713 miles
    Test number
    685368441113
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clap snapped but not blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass89,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    89,352 miles
    Test number
    172817171708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,352 miles (+7,526)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,352 miles
    Test number
    371438430494
    • 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))
  12. Pass81,826 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    81,826 miles
    Test number
    131666599781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail81,826 miles (+12,284)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,826 miles
    Test number
    686650849204
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass69,542 miles (+16,387)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,542 miles
    Test number
    618947894598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,155 miles (+5,676)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,155 miles
    Test number
    669208714386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,479 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,479 miles
    Test number
    244838832839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,345 miles (+10,550)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,345 miles
    Test number
    306709660423
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass36,795 miles (+8,919)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,795 miles
    Test number
    510210533239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass27,876 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    27,876 miles
    Test number
    596999014389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL61 SZE

Does LL61 SZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 SZE is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL61 SZE?
The MOT on LL61 SZE is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 SZE done?
LL61 SZE was recorded at 159,123 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 11,952 miles a year.
Has LL61 SZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 SZE has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LL61 SZE 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 LL61 SZE find?
LL61 SZE passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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