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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LM61 KAOMOT history

LM61 KAO is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 123,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2025.

LM61 KAO black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2026
Mileage
123,983 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 KAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 KAO was last recorded at 123,983 miles on 27 May 2025, 5,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,315 miles · 6 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
5,668 miles
Average per year
9,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,983 miles
  • 2024 – 118,315 miles
  • 2023 – 112,052 miles
  • 2022 – 112,036 miles
  • 2021 – 98,501 miles
  • 2020 – 86,929 miles
  • 2019 – 70,504 miles
  • 2018 – 55,939 miles
  • 2017 – 47,695 miles
  • 2016 – 37,768 miles
  • 2015 – 28,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,983 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust flexy joint weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,983 miles (+5,668)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    123,983 miles
    Test number
    337621624808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,315 miles (+6,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    118,315 miles
    Test number
    145046205665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass112,052 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    112,052 miles
    Test number
    927110638669
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  4. Fail112,050 miles (+14)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,050 miles
    Test number
    244547815507
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  5. Pass112,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    112,036 miles
    Test number
    209918830271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,035 miles (+13,534)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,035 miles
    Test number
    631911969139
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass98,501 miles (+221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    98,501 miles
    Test number
    253014029516
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy joint weak
  8. Fail98,280 miles (+11,351)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,280 miles
    Test number
    528974820883
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy joint weak
  9. Pass86,929 miles (+16,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    86,929 miles
    Test number
    973500745183
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just made min requirement, advise brake service.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across back axle (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass70,504 miles (+14,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    70,504 miles
    Test number
    581444410630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass55,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,939 miles
    Test number
    427673214044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,939 miles (+8,244)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,939 miles
    Test number
    749633994329
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  13. Pass47,695 miles (+9,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,695 miles
    Test number
    840843569092
    • AdvisoryEngine cover
    • AdvisoryUnder body splash guards fitted
  14. Pass37,768 miles (+8,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,768 miles
    Test number
    584295569403
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  15. Pass28,829 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    28,829 miles
    Test number
    168047955063
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM61 KAO

Does LM61 KAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 KAO expired on 6 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 KAO?
The MOT on LM61 KAO expired on 6 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 KAO done?
LM61 KAO was recorded at 123,983 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2025, an average of 9,285 miles a year.
Has LM61 KAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 KAO has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LM61 KAO 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 KAO find?
LM61 KAO passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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