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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LM61 KJAMOT history

LM61 KJA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 139,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2025.

LM61 KJA black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2026
Mileage
139,531 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 KJA
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 5 May 2026
Latest MOT test
6 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 KJA was last recorded at 139,531 miles on 6 May 2025, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,481 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
10,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,531 miles
  • 2024 – 124,357 miles
  • 2023 – 109,752 miles
  • 2022 – 99,462 miles
  • 2021 – 92,587 miles
  • 2020 – 86,855 miles
  • 2018 – 79,458 miles
  • 2017 – 63,783 miles
  • 2016 – 48,809 miles
  • 2015 – 35,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,531 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed passing through a plastic hold with no rubber to hold central and stop rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed passing through a plastic hold with no rubber to hold central and stop rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 has multiple cuts with no current visible cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Main headlight bulb not fitted correctly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside windscreen washer damaged but does just provide enough fluid

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,531 miles (+50)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    139,531 miles
    Test number
    562261398037
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed passing through a plastic hold with no rubber to hold central and stop rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed passing through a plastic hold with no rubber to hold central and stop rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,481 miles (+15,124)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,481 miles
    Test number
    965390330804
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass124,357 miles (+100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,357 miles
    Test number
    172858877230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has multiple cuts with no current visible cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Main headlight bulb not fitted correctly
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen washer damaged but does just provide enough fluid

  4. Fail124,257 miles (+63)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,257 miles
    Test number
    924295065462
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has multiple cuts with no current visible cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Main headlight bulb not fitted correctly
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen washer damaged but does just provide enough fluid

  5. Fail124,194 miles (+14,442)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,194 miles
    Test number
    928167372997
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  6. Pass109,752 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,752 miles
    Test number
    278312483053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,673 miles (+10,211)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,673 miles
    Test number
    126831646326
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear noise when rotating wheel.May have something in the back plate

  8. Pass99,462 miles (+6,875)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,462 miles
    Test number
    130822629289
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower dust cover leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from above the engine undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f washer jet poor but provides adequate washer fluid

  9. Pass92,587 miles (+5,732)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    92,587 miles
    Test number
    470789651168
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass86,855 miles (+7,397)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,855 miles
    Test number
    779925541830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,458 miles (+15,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,458 miles
    Test number
    291872337714
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass63,783 miles (+14,974)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,783 miles
    Test number
    542284420054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tca (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement tca (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/f mirror indicator lens cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s/r light lens cracked/ damaged

  13. Pass48,809 miles (+13,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,809 miles
    Test number
    714044734008
    • 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)

  14. Pass35,606 miles (+7,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    35,606 miles
    Test number
    241267612816
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre

  15. Pass27,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,665 miles
    Test number
    196225205486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 KJA

Does LM61 KJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 KJA expired on 5 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 KJA?
The MOT on LM61 KJA expired on 5 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 KJA done?
LM61 KJA was recorded at 139,531 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2025, an average of 10,826 miles a year.
Has LM61 KJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 KJA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 KJA 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 KJA find?
LM61 KJA passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly chafed passing through a plastic hold with no rubber to hold central and stop rubbing; offside front brake hose slightly chafed passing through a plastic hold with no rubber to hold central and stop rubbing; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 3 more.

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