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Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LM61 TJZMOT history

LM61 TJZ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 143,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

LM61 TJZ blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2026
Mileage
143,809 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 TJZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 TJZ was last recorded at 143,809 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,807 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,809 miles
  • 2024 – 129,803 miles
  • 2023 – 117,486 miles
  • 2022 – 112,505 miles
  • 2021 – 109,956 miles
  • 2020 – 97,794 miles
  • 2019 – 85,035 miles
  • 2018 – 77,987 miles
  • 2017 – 69,412 miles
  • 2016 – 60,289 miles
  • 2015 – 52,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,809 miles
  • AdvisoryFront SLIGHT PLAY SUSPENSION STRUT TOPS
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Underbody covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,809 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    143,809 miles
    Test number
    666982577727
    • AdvisoryFront SLIGHT PLAY SUSPENSION STRUT TOPS
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail143,807 miles (+14,004)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,807 miles
    Test number
    421052461883
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn REAR LOWER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn REAR LOWER JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass129,803 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,803 miles
    Test number
    320324386838
    • 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))

  4. Fail129,803 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,803 miles
    Test number
    645838729233
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  5. Fail129,803 miles (+12,317)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,803 miles
    Test number
    473145319838
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  6. Pass117,486 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,486 miles
    Test number
    268717615621
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  7. Fail117,486 miles (+4,981)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,486 miles
    Test number
    609998837089
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  8. Pass112,505 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    112,505 miles
    Test number
    259367985071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail112,505 miles (+2,549)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,505 miles
    Test number
    964991330000
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass109,956 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    109,956 miles
    Test number
    973315575357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,446 miles (+11,652)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,446 miles
    Test number
    707286985459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass97,794 miles (+12,759)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,794 miles
    Test number
    727289401659
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  13. Pass85,035 miles (+7,048)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,035 miles
    Test number
    942297268038
    • AdvisoryBonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Slightly Worn On Inner/Outer Edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Slightly Worn On Inner/Outer Edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Slightly Worn On Inner/Outer Edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ns/os (1.2.1 (e))

  14. Pass77,987 miles (+8,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,987 miles
    Test number
    706793948014
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass69,412 miles (+9,123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,412 miles
    Test number
    285777793058
    • AdvisoryBonnet covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass60,289 miles (+7,542)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,289 miles
    Test number
    876775675220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,747 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,747 miles
    Test number
    487532355048
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass52,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,747 miles
    Test number
    517492255048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 TJZ

Does LM61 TJZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 TJZ expired on 7 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 TJZ?
The MOT on LM61 TJZ expired on 7 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 TJZ done?
LM61 TJZ was recorded at 143,809 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 8,776 miles a year.
Has LM61 TJZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 TJZ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 TJZ 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 TJZ find?
LM61 TJZ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: front slight play suspension strut tops; rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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