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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LL61 VTJMOT history

LL61 VTJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 125,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

LL61 VTJ black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
125,454 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL61 VTJ
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 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL61 VTJ was last recorded at 125,454 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,453 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,454 miles
  • 2025 – 120,225 miles
  • 2024 – 115,384 miles
  • 2023 – 110,229 miles
  • 2022 – 105,089 miles
  • 2021 – 99,019 miles
  • 2020 – 93,887 miles
  • 2019 – 84,163 miles
  • 2018 – 74,886 miles
  • 2017 – 66,300 miles
  • 2016 – 57,094 miles
  • 2015 – 46,894 miles
  • 2014 – 37,870 miles
  • 2013 – 31,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,454 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S AND O/S BADLY CRACKING AND WORN ON EDGES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,454 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    125,454 miles
    Test number
    206165925613
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail125,453 miles (+5,228)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,453 miles
    Test number
    502283016849
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested o/s/f pads below 1.5mm and wheel binding (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass120,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    120,225 miles
    Test number
    836340504272
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S AND O/S BADLY CRACKING AND WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail120,225 miles (+4,841)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,225 miles
    Test number
    634470634922
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S AND O/S BADLY CRACKING AND WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass115,384 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,384 miles
    Test number
    635838334997
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail115,384 miles (+5,155)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,384 miles
    Test number
    326948190402
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass110,229 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    110,229 miles
    Test number
    906333116507
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH N/S AND O/S CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail110,229 miles (+5,140)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,229 miles
    Test number
    636437718115
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH N/S AND O/S CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass105,089 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,089 miles
    Test number
    477698670301
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail105,089 miles (+6,070)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,089 miles
    Test number
    732560335785
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass99,019 miles (+5,132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,019 miles
    Test number
    640698862001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryHand brake leaver has little reserve travle
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted hiding components

  12. Pass93,887 miles (+9,724)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,887 miles
    Test number
    347003408498
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper torn

  13. Pass84,163 miles (+9,277)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,163 miles
    Test number
    826169155757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,886 miles (+8,586)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,886 miles
    Test number
    163072959604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass66,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,300 miles
    Test number
    302627485342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,298 miles (+9,204)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,298 miles
    Test number
    577634530417
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight grab on both front brakes

  17. Pass57,094 miles (+10,200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,094 miles
    Test number
    439567824970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake adjustment

  18. Pass46,894 miles (+9,024)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,894 miles
    Test number
    378501495116
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking in treads

  19. Pass37,870 miles (+5,914)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    37,870 miles
    Test number
    977179814292
    • NoteCracking in tread n/side rear tyre

  20. Pass31,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    31,956 miles
    Test number
    716090923298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL61 VTJ

Does LL61 VTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL61 VTJ is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL61 VTJ?
The MOT on LL61 VTJ is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL61 VTJ done?
LL61 VTJ was recorded at 125,454 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 7,208 miles a year.
Has LL61 VTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL61 VTJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LL61 VTJ 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 VTJ find?
LL61 VTJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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