Mercedes-Benz C
Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,148 cc
LM61 ACUMOT history
LM61 ACU is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 19 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 161,893 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 161,893 mi
- At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,975 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 ACU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,148 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 19 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 ACU was last recorded at 161,893 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 6,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Oct 2017: 96,535 miles, lower than 96,570 miles on 16 Oct 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 155,324 miles · 31 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,569 miles
- Average per year
- 8,975 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 161,893 miles
- 2024 – 155,324 miles
- 2023 – 149,227 miles
- 2022 – 144,027 miles
- 2021 – 137,140 miles
- 2020 – 128,600 miles
- 2019 – 119,447 miles
- 2018 – 108,806 miles
- 2017 – 96,535 miles
- 2016 – 83,922 miles
- 2015 – 72,136 miles
- 2014 – 62,354 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,893 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 26 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,893 miles (+6,569)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 161,893 miles
- Test number
- 279061235681
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass155,324 miles (+6,097)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 155,324 miles
- Test number
- 912989252685
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass149,227 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 149,227 miles
- Test number
- 595292311193
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail149,227 miles (+5,200)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,227 miles
- Test number
- 310020112598
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass144,027 miles (+6)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 144,027 miles
- Test number
- 952154169871
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Fail144,021 miles (+6,881)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,021 miles
- Test number
- 874894356868
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass137,140 miles (+8,540)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 137,140 miles
- Test number
- 366393722269
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,600 miles (+9,153)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 128,600 miles
- Test number
- 496042114511
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass119,447 miles (+10,641)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 119,447 miles
- Test number
- 396317106031
- AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre worn bold on edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S/F Brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre wearing bold on edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass108,806 miles (+12,271)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 108,806 miles
- Test number
- 671368214556
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass96,535 miles (-35)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 96,535 miles
- Test number
- 240957264904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,570 miles (+12,648)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,570 miles
- Test number
- 958751990623
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear discs and pads badly worn
Pass83,922 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 83,922 miles
- Test number
- 432367322969
- AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre Worn bold on outer edge
- AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre worn bold on outer edges
- AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted to Vehicle
Fail83,921 miles (+11,785)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,921 miles
- Test number
- 581022399135
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre Worn bold on outer edge
- AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre worn bold on outer edges
- AdvisoryUndertrays Fitted to Vehicle
Pass72,136 miles (+9,782)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 72,136 miles
- Test number
- 153970073133
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,354 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 62,354 miles
- Test number
- 359809564489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM61 ACU
- Does LM61 ACU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 ACU is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 ACU?
- The MOT on LM61 ACU is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM61 ACU done?
- LM61 ACU was recorded at 161,893 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 8,975 miles a year.
- Has LM61 ACU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 ACU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM61 ACU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM61 ACU find?
- LM61 ACU passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play.
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