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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,148 cc

LM61 TCZMOT history

LM61 TCZ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 159,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

LM61 TCZ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
159,894 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 TCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 TCZ was last recorded at 159,894 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 4,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,322 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,572 miles
Average per year
7,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,894 miles
  • 2024 – 155,322 miles
  • 2023 – 150,674 miles
  • 2022 – 144,562 miles
  • 2021 – 131,281 miles
  • 2019 – 130,050 miles
  • 2018 – 126,607 miles
  • 2017 – 120,703 miles
  • 2016 – 106,777 miles
  • 2015 – 94,756 miles
  • 2014 – 76,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,894 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside park brake low effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,894 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    159,894 miles
    Test number
    721579330830
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Fail159,894 miles (+4,572)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,894 miles
    Test number
    530739002489
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass155,322 miles (+4,648)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    155,322 miles
    Test number
    748072239008
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass150,674 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    150,674 miles
    Test number
    844420720267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake low effort
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail150,674 miles (+6,112)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,674 miles
    Test number
    699755640445
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake low effort
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass144,562 miles (+4,237)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    144,562 miles
    Test number
    748926758411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted to the car

  7. Pass140,325 miles (+9,044)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,325 miles
    Test number
    442657449261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted to the car

  8. Pass131,281 miles (+1,231)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,281 miles
    Test number
    919036976169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers on sills both sides .
    • AdvisoryFront and rear pads low under tray fitted to the car.

  9. Pass130,050 miles (+3,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,050 miles
    Test number
    912313385452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass126,607 miles (+5,904)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    126,607 miles
    Test number
    191176836091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,703 miles (+13,926)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    120,703 miles
    Test number
    620973452389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,777 miles (+12,021)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,777 miles
    Test number
    588767243910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,756 miles (+18,160)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,756 miles
    Test number
    257680407412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,596 miles
    Test number
    877820204305
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LM61 TCZ

Does LM61 TCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 TCZ is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 TCZ?
The MOT on LM61 TCZ is valid until 23 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 TCZ done?
LM61 TCZ was recorded at 159,894 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 7,352 miles a year.
Has LM61 TCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 TCZ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 TCZ 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 TCZ find?
LM61 TCZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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