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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

LM61 CVUMOT history

LM61 CVU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 94,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

LM61 CVU black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
94,620 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 CVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 CVU was last recorded at 94,620 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 4,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,600 miles · 6 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
4,020 miles
Average per year
5,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,620 miles
  • 2024 – 90,600 miles
  • 2023 – 86,531 miles
  • 2022 – 82,241 miles
  • 2021 – 77,527 miles
  • 2019 – 72,635 miles
  • 2018 – 65,607 miles
  • 2017 – 59,491 miles
  • 2016 – 51,836 miles
  • 2015 – 41,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,620 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,620 miles (+4,020)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    94,620 miles
    Test number
    287016025368
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass90,600 miles (+4,069)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    90,600 miles
    Test number
    352128912399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,531 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    86,531 miles
    Test number
    303711186024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail86,003 miles (+3,762)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,003 miles
    Test number
    799939776475
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tread - Marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass82,241 miles (+4,714)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,241 miles
    Test number
    949839960935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,527 miles (+4,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    77,527 miles
    Test number
    705523592394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damage 245/40R17 91Y Avon ZV7 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread Avon ZV7 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass72,635 miles (+7,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    72,635 miles
    Test number
    639263664524
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass65,607 miles (+6,116)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,607 miles
    Test number
    551370962479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,491 miles (+7,655)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,491 miles
    Test number
    307643868564
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnderguards and Engine Covers Fitted

  10. Pass51,836 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    51,836 miles
    Test number
    346204239980
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryParking brakes low reading
    • AdvisoryParking brakes pedal long travel
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail51,836 miles (+10,487)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,836 miles
    Test number
    481207561112
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryParking brakes low reading
    • AdvisoryParking brakes pedal long travel
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass41,349 miles (+6,794)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,349 miles
    Test number
    309833075130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,555 miles
    Test number
    586298105019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 CVU

Does LM61 CVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 CVU is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 CVU?
The MOT on LM61 CVU is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 CVU done?
LM61 CVU was recorded at 94,620 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 5,420 miles a year.
Has LM61 CVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 CVU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LM61 CVU 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 LM61 CVU find?
LM61 CVU passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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