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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LM61 TKJMOT history

LM61 TKJ is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 197,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

LM61 TKJ black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
197,283 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 TKJ
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
3 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 TKJ was last recorded at 197,283 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 3,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,327 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,956 miles
Average per year
9,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,283 miles
  • 2024 – 193,327 miles
  • 2023 – 185,936 miles
  • 2022 – 179,655 miles
  • 2021 – 173,891 miles
  • 2020 – 163,051 miles
  • 2019 – 152,649 miles
  • 2018 – 146,257 miles
  • 2017 – 135,357 miles
  • 2016 – 122,758 miles
  • 2015 – 113,448 miles
  • 2014 – 90,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,283 miles
  • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass197,283 miles (+3,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    197,283 miles
    Test number
    997072748016
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass193,327 miles (+7,391)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    193,327 miles
    Test number
    470542385413
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass185,936 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    185,936 miles
    Test number
    685972804360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  4. Fail185,892 miles (+6,237)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,892 miles
    Test number
    969740368811
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  5. Pass179,655 miles (+5,764)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    179,655 miles
    Test number
    218518586615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass173,891 miles (+10,840)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    173,891 miles
    Test number
    169026527749
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass163,051 miles (+10,402)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    163,051 miles
    Test number
    249930373886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,649 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    152,649 miles
    Test number
    944362950905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,378 miles (+6,121)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,378 miles
    Test number
    856923240504
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass146,257 miles (+10,900)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    146,257 miles
    Test number
    850653281059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,357 miles (+12,599)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    135,357 miles
    Test number
    162390738733
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover / undertray
  12. Pass122,758 miles (+9,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    122,758 miles
    Test number
    970303267506
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass113,448 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    113,448 miles
    Test number
    836054307992
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail113,448 miles (+22,963)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,448 miles
    Test number
    295054254426
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass90,485 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    90,485 miles
    Test number
    457650804447
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall slightly scuffed

Questions about LM61 TKJ

Does LM61 TKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 TKJ is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 TKJ?
The MOT on LM61 TKJ is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 TKJ done?
LM61 TKJ was recorded at 197,283 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 9,613 miles a year.
Has LM61 TKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 TKJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LM61 TKJ 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 TKJ find?
LM61 TKJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: electronic stability control warning lamp not working; offside front inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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