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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LL61 VPEMOT history

LL61 VPE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LL61 VPE black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
125,843 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 VPE
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
2011
First used
26 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 VPE was last recorded at 125,843 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 7,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,216 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,627 miles
Average per year
7,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,843 miles
  • 2025 – 118,216 miles
  • 2024 – 114,222 miles
  • 2022 – 109,859 miles
  • 2021 – 92,073 miles
  • 2020 – 86,763 miles
  • 2019 – 77,396 miles
  • 2018 – 68,413 miles
  • 2017 – 60,685 miles
  • 2015 – 52,601 miles
  • 2014 – 43,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,843 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front fog lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside number plate lens slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front bumper slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside parking brake efficiency slightly low but passed brake test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,843 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    125,843 miles
    Test number
    413699402417
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail125,843 miles (+7,627)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,843 miles
    Test number
    556774815231
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass118,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,216 miles
    Test number
    195821453277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,216 miles (+3,994)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,216 miles
    Test number
    249150643969
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass114,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,222 miles
    Test number
    888417896151
    • 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))

  6. Fail114,222 miles (+4,363)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,222 miles
    Test number
    889749300363
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  7. Pass109,859 miles (+7,985)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,859 miles
    Test number
    268655682020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,874 miles (+9,801)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,874 miles
    Test number
    893992626417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,073 miles
    Test number
    177441859411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,073 miles (+5,310)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,073 miles
    Test number
    317962427164
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass86,763 miles (+9,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,763 miles
    Test number
    667526493530
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  12. Pass77,396 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,396 miles
    Test number
    749152371959
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake efficiency slightly low but passed brake test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box misty (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering has a slightly knock when rocking
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail77,394 miles (+8,981)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,394 miles
    Test number
    719448022412
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Off side and near side (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin off side and near side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lens damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake efficiency slightly low but passed brake test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box misty (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering has a slightly knock when rocking
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass68,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,413 miles
    Test number
    752439780805
    • AdvisoryUnder trays /sill covers

  15. Fail68,413 miles (+521)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,413 miles
    Test number
    713608220643
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays /sill covers

  16. Fail67,892 miles (+7,207)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,892 miles
    Test number
    510453168946
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure HEADLAMP UNIT (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blade smearing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass60,685 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,685 miles
    Test number
    952273215923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,529 miles (+7,928)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,529 miles
    Test number
    439576087142
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  19. Pass52,601 miles (+9,087)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,601 miles
    Test number
    755734579039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    43,514 miles
    Test number
    359743364361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL61 VPE

Does LL61 VPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 VPE is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 VPE?
The MOT on LL61 VPE is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 VPE done?
LL61 VPE was recorded at 125,843 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 7,451 miles a year.
Has LL61 VPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 VPE has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LL61 VPE 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 VPE find?
LL61 VPE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides.

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