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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LM61 KAUMOT history

LM61 KAU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 85,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

LM61 KAU black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,995 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 KAU
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
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 KAU was last recorded at 85,995 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,971 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
4,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,995 miles
  • 2025 – 77,514 miles
  • 2021 – 76,662 miles
  • 2019 – 76,258 miles
  • 2018 – 67,360 miles
  • 2017 – 50,898 miles
  • 2016 – 34,243 miles
  • 2014 – 31,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,995 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,995 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,995 miles
    Test number
    412670068682
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail85,971 miles (+8,457)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,971 miles
    Test number
    148503532791
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass77,514 miles (+852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    77,514 miles
    Test number
    128566228196
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass76,662 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    76,662 miles
    Test number
    126050969257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail76,662 miles (+404)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,662 miles
    Test number
    632449949644
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass76,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,258 miles
    Test number
    632339718022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,258 miles (+2,593)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,258 miles
    Test number
    227609586719
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass73,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,665 miles
    Test number
    518237476474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail73,665 miles (+6,305)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,665 miles
    Test number
    222414669806
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass67,360 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,360 miles
    Test number
    179926240659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail67,337 miles (+16,439)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,337 miles
    Test number
    576783663429
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass50,898 miles (+16,655)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,898 miles
    Test number
    830598695731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,243 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    34,243 miles
    Test number
    271762814549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,103 miles
    Test number
    838460234336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 KAU

Does LM61 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 KAU is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 KAU?
The MOT on LM61 KAU is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 KAU done?
LM61 KAU was recorded at 85,995 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 4,838 miles a year.
Has LM61 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 KAU has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 KAU 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 KAU find?
LM61 KAU passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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