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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,498 cc

LL61 VSVMOT history

LL61 VSV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 88,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

LL61 VSV black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
88,457 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 VSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 VSV was last recorded at 88,457 miles on 16 May 2025, 2,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,692 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,765 miles
Average per year
4,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,457 miles
  • 2024 – 85,692 miles
  • 2023 – 82,799 miles
  • 2021 – 79,362 miles
  • 2020 – 73,655 miles
  • 2019 – 65,483 miles
  • 2017 – 57,336 miles
  • 2016 – 50,611 miles
  • 2015 – 44,693 miles
  • 2014 – 38,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,457 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy Also has a slight leak of gas from Centre Join (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Engine Mounts, near side and off side are worn and have movement. Replacements Advised !!
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outer edge and tyre is also perished 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer-side edge, but no ply or cords visible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Screw in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,457 miles (+2,765)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    88,457 miles
    Test number
    154639327541
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy Also has a slight leak of gas from Centre Join (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Engine Mounts, near side and off side are worn and have movement. Replacements Advised !!
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outer edge and tyre is also perished 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass85,692 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,692 miles
    Test number
    334189034959
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail85,692 miles (+2,893)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,692 miles
    Test number
    549772780869
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass82,799 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,799 miles
    Test number
    809182860912
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail82,799 miles (+3,437)2 dangerous1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,799 miles
    Test number
    461462066058
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass79,362 miles (+5,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,362 miles
    Test number
    630121136412
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass73,655 miles (+8,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,655 miles
    Test number
    104688676066
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass65,483 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,483 miles
    Test number
    755368952262
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer-side edge, but no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Screw in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some underside components

  9. Fail65,483 miles (+8,147)2 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,483 miles
    Test number
    648820155953
    • DangerousNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer-side edge, but no ply or cords visible (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Screw in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass57,336 miles (+6,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,336 miles
    Test number
    976878888706
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view of some components

  11. Pass50,611 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,611 miles
    Test number
    283559104160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has 3 nails (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail50,610 miles (+5,917)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,610 miles
    Test number
    635027769795
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has 3 nails (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass44,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,693 miles
    Test number
    731129478701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,693 miles (+6,006)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,693 miles
    Test number
    463618167066
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass38,687 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,687 miles
    Test number
    547832034392
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LL61 VSV

Does LL61 VSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL61 VSV expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL61 VSV?
The MOT on LL61 VSV expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL61 VSV done?
LL61 VSV was recorded at 88,457 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 4,756 miles a year.
Has LL61 VSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 VSV has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LL61 VSV 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 VSV find?
LL61 VSV passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust noisy also has a slight leak of gas from centre join; front engine mounts, near side and off side are worn and have movement. replacements advised !!; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge and tyre is also perished 185/65/15, and 2 more.

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