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White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LM61 KAJMOT history

LM61 KAJ is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 161,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

LM61 KAJ white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
161,823 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 KAJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 KAJ was last recorded at 161,823 miles on 30 May 2026, 16,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,054 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
16,769 miles
Average per year
11,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,823 miles
  • 2025 – 145,054 miles
  • 2024 – 129,555 miles
  • 2023 – 113,768 miles
  • 2022 – 101,772 miles
  • 2021 – 86,027 miles
  • 2020 – 72,907 miles
  • 2019 – 60,589 miles
  • 2018 – 60,566 miles
  • 2017 – 48,658 miles
  • 2016 – 41,916 miles
  • 2015 – 37,136 miles
  • 2014 – 31,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,823 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,823 miles (+16,769)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    161,823 miles
    Test number
    516101126678
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass145,054 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,054 miles
    Test number
    623656474519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail145,051 miles (+15,496)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,051 miles
    Test number
    858648878877
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass129,555 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,555 miles
    Test number
    772092620702
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail129,552 miles (+15,784)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,552 miles
    Test number
    894414846385
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass113,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    113,768 miles
    Test number
    578453633561
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail113,763 miles (+11,991)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,763 miles
    Test number
    860507378165
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass101,772 miles (+15,745)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,772 miles
    Test number
    451008322089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,027 miles (+13,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,027 miles
    Test number
    449361353866
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass72,907 miles (+12,318)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,907 miles
    Test number
    434721258914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,589 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,589 miles
    Test number
    739097707027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,566 miles (+11,908)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,566 miles
    Test number
    436231401194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,658 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,658 miles
    Test number
    590325828817
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail48,658 miles (+6,742)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,658 miles
    Test number
    342396930571
    • FailureNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass41,916 miles (+4,780)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    41,916 miles
    Test number
    950200138246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,136 miles (+5,826)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,136 miles
    Test number
    390835299439
    • DangerousNearside Rear tyre has cuts in inner wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inner edge
  17. Pass31,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,310 miles
    Test number
    836987844340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 KAJ

Does LM61 KAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 KAJ is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 KAJ?
The MOT on LM61 KAJ is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 KAJ done?
LM61 KAJ was recorded at 161,823 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 11,388 miles a year.
Has LM61 KAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 KAJ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 KAJ 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 KAJ find?
LM61 KAJ passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/18, and 1 more.

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