Mercedes-Benz 300
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,962 cc
LM61 XERMOT history
LM61 XER is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz 300 first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,694 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 118,694 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,086 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 XER
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 300
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,962 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 31 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 XER was last recorded at 118,694 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 4,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 114,600 miles · 7 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,094 miles
- Average per year
- 7,086 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,694 miles
- 2025 – 114,600 miles
- 2023 – 109,477 miles
- 2022 – 105,493 miles
- 2021 – 101,142 miles
- 2020 – 94,024 miles
- 2019 – 88,206 miles
- 2018 – 85,317 miles
- 2017 – 73,490 miles
- 2016 – 55,866 miles
- 2015 – 40,297 miles
- 2014 – 37,642 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,694 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexi not retained in fixing point on hub
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 24 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,694 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 118,694 miles
- Test number
- 936480205663
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexi not retained in fixing point on hub
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail118,694 miles (+4,094)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,694 miles
- Test number
- 829967725265
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexi not retained in fixing point on hub
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass114,600 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 114,600 miles
- Test number
- 898859275283
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail114,600 miles (+5,123)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,600 miles
- Test number
- 104032035301
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn outer wall
Pass109,477 miles (+3,984)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 109,477 miles
- Test number
- 370462849836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,493 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 105,493 miles
- Test number
- 766891952810
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail105,492 miles (+4,350)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,492 miles
- Test number
- 307168583191
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,142 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 101,142 miles
- Test number
- 559102689939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,116 miles (+7,092)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,116 miles
- Test number
- 105725294470
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass94,024 miles (+5,818)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 94,024 miles
- Test number
- 274360194770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,206 miles (+2,889)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 88,206 miles
- Test number
- 919444810154
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers + under tray fitted
Pass85,317 miles (+11,827)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 85,317 miles
- Test number
- 114947721718
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,490 miles (+17,624)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 73,490 miles
- Test number
- 120763693452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,866 miles (+15,569)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 55,866 miles
- Test number
- 631324468878
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass40,297 miles (+2,655)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 40,297 miles
- Test number
- 129713785403
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass37,642 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 37,642 miles
- Test number
- 397487094432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM61 XER
- Does LM61 XER currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 XER is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 XER?
- The MOT on LM61 XER is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM61 XER done?
- LM61 XER was recorded at 118,694 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 7,086 miles a year.
- Has LM61 XER ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 XER has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM61 XER 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 XER find?
- LM61 XER passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly twisted; offside front brake flexi not retained in fixing point on hub; offside rear coil spring corroded.
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