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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LL61 VPXMOT history

LL61 VPX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LL61 VPX black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
148,634 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 VPX
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 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 VPX was last recorded at 148,634 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 11,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Nov 2017: 42,228 miles, lower than 74,433 miles on 19 Nov 2016.
  • 4 Dec 2023: 137,609 miles, lower than 202,278 miles on 1 Dec 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
137,609 miles · 4 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
11,025 miles
Average per year
8,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,634 miles
  • 2023 – 137,609 miles
  • 2022 – 202,278 miles
  • 2021 – 116,829 miles
  • 2020 – 110,317 miles
  • 2019 – 99,550 miles
  • 2018 – 92,118 miles
  • 2017 – 42,228 miles
  • 2016 – 74,433 miles
  • 2015 – 63,458 miles
  • 2014 – 52,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,634 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,634 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    148,634 miles
    Test number
    759612717126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass230,387 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    230,387 km
    Test number
    848154375786
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail230,387 km1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,387 km
    Test number
    983547879130
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,609 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,609 miles
    Test number
    952433365309
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail137,609 miles (-64,669)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,609 miles
    Test number
    164727255180
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass202,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    202,278 miles
    Test number
    856131994691
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Fail202,278 km2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,278 km
    Test number
    261616451361
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Pass116,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    116,829 miles
    Test number
    134771240577
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shocks slight corrode

  9. Fail116,829 miles (+6,512)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,829 miles
    Test number
    389061519509
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shocks slight corrode

  10. Pass110,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,317 miles
    Test number
    831379953905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,317 miles (+10,767)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,317 miles
    Test number
    870516247299
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass99,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,550 miles
    Test number
    731631093869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,549 miles (+7,431)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,549 miles
    Test number
    308086128868
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

  14. Pass92,118 miles (+49,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,118 miles
    Test number
    623102290209
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake needs checking

  15. Pass42,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    42,228 miles
    Test number
    437422714864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,228 miles (-32,205)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,228 miles
    Test number
    254216002112
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass74,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,433 miles
    Test number
    245460075447
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to check all components

  18. Fail74,433 miles (+10,975)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,433 miles
    Test number
    617137062410
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to check all components

  19. Pass63,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,458 miles
    Test number
    249918121272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,458 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,458 miles
    Test number
    206975429174
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. PassMileage not read2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    906239814392
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail52,475 miles2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,475 miles
    Test number
    385589614337
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LL61 VPX

Does LL61 VPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 VPX is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL61 VPX?
The MOT on LL61 VPX is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 VPX done?
LL61 VPX was recorded at 148,634 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 8,702 miles a year.
Has LL61 VPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 VPX has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LL61 VPX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 11 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL61 VPX find?
LL61 VPX passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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