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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LL61 VPUMOT history

LL61 VPU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 104,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LL61 VPU black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
104,175 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 VPU
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 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 VPU was last recorded at 104,175 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 4,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,566 miles · 27 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,609 miles
Average per year
5,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,175 miles
  • 2024 – 99,566 miles
  • 2023 – 95,255 miles
  • 2022 – 92,344 miles
  • 2021 – 87,929 miles
  • 2020 – 83,741 miles
  • 2019 – 79,849 miles
  • 2018 – 72,775 miles
  • 2017 – 67,772 miles
  • 2016 – 59,817 miles
  • 2015 – 51,450 miles
  • 2014 – 41,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,175 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,175 miles (+4,609)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    104,175 miles
    Test number
    934335356939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass99,566 miles (+4,311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    99,566 miles
    Test number
    256691134300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass95,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,255 miles
    Test number
    423680165175
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail95,255 miles (+2,911)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,255 miles
    Test number
    569406788519
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass92,344 miles (+4,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    92,344 miles
    Test number
    393147335352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass87,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,929 miles
    Test number
    771711363262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,929 miles (+4,188)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,929 miles
    Test number
    796508515808
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass83,741 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,741 miles
    Test number
    547117207721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail83,730 miles (+3,881)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,730 miles
    Test number
    419106781797
    • MajorOffside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass79,849 miles (+7,074)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,849 miles
    Test number
    436586494182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,775 miles (+5,003)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,775 miles
    Test number
    102387498516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,772 miles (+7,955)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,772 miles
    Test number
    312510400718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,817 miles (+8,367)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,817 miles
    Test number
    199122664048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,450 miles (+9,601)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,450 miles
    Test number
    127933464944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,849 miles
    Test number
    767192434373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Questions about LL61 VPU

Does LL61 VPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 VPU is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 VPU?
The MOT on LL61 VPU is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 VPU done?
LL61 VPU was recorded at 104,175 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 5,532 miles a year.
Has LL61 VPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 VPU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LL61 VPU 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 VPU find?
LL61 VPU passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 3 more.

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