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Mercedes-Benz C

White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,148 cc

LM61 TFEMOT history

LM61 TFE is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 18 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 133,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LM61 TFE white Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
133,175 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 TFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM61 TFE was last recorded at 133,175 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 4,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,106 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,069 miles
Average per year
9,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,175 miles
  • 2025 – 129,106 miles
  • 2024 – 125,791 miles
  • 2023 – 122,881 miles
  • 2022 – 119,179 miles
  • 2021 – 115,676 miles
  • 2019 – 104,732 miles
  • 2018 – 94,904 miles
  • 2017 – 72,631 miles
  • 2016 – 69,958 miles
  • 2014 – 19,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,175 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,175 miles (+4,069)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,175 miles
    Test number
    968197384155
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,106 miles (+3,315)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,106 miles
    Test number
    878613884690
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,791 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,791 miles
    Test number
    332022850296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail125,773 miles (+2,892)3 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,773 miles
    Test number
    831185874654
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass122,881 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,881 miles
    Test number
    951685550606
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail122,880 miles (+3,701)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,880 miles
    Test number
    233744036288
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,179 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,179 miles
    Test number
    368830554479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail119,179 miles (+3,503)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,179 miles
    Test number
    594565669382
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass115,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,676 miles
    Test number
    351594710517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,659 miles (+10,927)5 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,659 miles
    Test number
    504719971407
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass104,732 miles (+9,828)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,732 miles
    Test number
    410419579615
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass94,904 miles (+22,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,904 miles
    Test number
    228528691690
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass72,631 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,631 miles
    Test number
    886614743919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,958 miles (+13,153)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,958 miles
    Test number
    681158910214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,805 miles (+37,065)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,805 miles
    Test number
    881464407631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,740 miles
    Test number
    905112664143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 TFE

Does LM61 TFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 TFE expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 TFE?
The MOT on LM61 TFE expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 TFE done?
LM61 TFE was recorded at 133,175 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 9,193 miles a year.
Has LM61 TFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 TFE has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 TFE 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 TFE find?
LM61 TFE failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front registration plate inscription illegible; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear, and 6 more.

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