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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LL61 VRCMOT history

LL61 VRC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 139,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2025.

LL61 VRC black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2025
Mileage
139,344 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 VRC
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 expired on 5 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL61 VRC was last recorded at 139,344 miles on 4 Jul 2025, 7,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,187 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
7,157 miles
Average per year
8,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,344 miles
  • 2024 – 132,187 miles
  • 2023 – 125,492 miles
  • 2022 – 118,384 miles
  • 2021 – 113,559 miles
  • 2020 – 104,085 miles
  • 2019 – 91,724 miles
  • 2018 – 75,093 miles
  • 2017 – 56,222 miles
  • 2016 – 54,417 miles
  • 2015 – 50,980 miles
  • 2014 – 45,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail139,344 miles
  • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail139,344 miles (+7,157)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,344 miles
    Test number
    419657864080
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass132,187 miles (+6,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,187 miles
    Test number
    452544872630
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass125,492 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    125,492 miles
    Test number
    148589072044
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail125,462 miles (+7,078)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,462 miles
    Test number
    631802449993
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass118,384 miles (+4,825)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    118,384 miles
    Test number
    463189309731
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass113,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    113,559 miles
    Test number
    837072058691
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  7. Fail113,559 miles (+9,474)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,559 miles
    Test number
    353289237149
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  8. Pass104,085 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    104,085 miles
    Test number
    852931155845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,011 miles (+12,287)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,011 miles
    Test number
    170761701107
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass91,724 miles (+16,631)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,724 miles
    Test number
    872285388494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,093 miles
    Test number
    308206009691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Fail75,093 miles (+18,871)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,093 miles
    Test number
    738685082353
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass56,222 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,222 miles
    Test number
    771232463902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,417 miles (+3,437)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,417 miles
    Test number
    823376659362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,980 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    50,980 miles
    Test number
    728647391340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,316 miles
    Test number
    238603424376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,316 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,316 miles
    Test number
    397482824351
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about LL61 VRC

Does LL61 VRC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL61 VRC expired on 5 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL61 VRC?
The MOT on LL61 VRC expired on 5 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL61 VRC done?
LL61 VRC was recorded at 139,344 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2025, an average of 8,849 miles a year.
Has LL61 VRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 VRC has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LL61 VRC 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 VRC find?
LL61 VRC failed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2025 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: central front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; offside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 2 more.

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