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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,148 cc

LM61 XFAMOT history

LM61 XFA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 4 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 309,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LM61 XFA silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
309,129 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
19,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 XFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM61 XFA was last recorded at 309,129 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 11,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
297,697 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,432 miles
Average per year
19,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 309,129 miles
  • 2025 – 297,697 miles
  • 2024 – 283,511 miles
  • 2023 – 271,351 miles
  • 2022 – 256,667 miles
  • 2021 – 238,160 miles
  • 2020 – 223,981 miles
  • 2019 – 214,500 miles
  • 2018 – 197,405 miles
  • 2017 – 178,293 miles
  • 2016 – 152,092 miles
  • 2015 – 127,520 miles
  • 2014 – 116,828 miles
  • 2013 – 70,156 miles
  • 2012 – 33,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail309,129 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leaks from engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Possible injector blowing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail309,129 miles (+11,432)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    309,129 miles
    Test number
    299208848154
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass297,697 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    297,697 miles
    Test number
    246922892141
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPossible injector blowing

  3. Fail297,697 miles (+14,186)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    297,697 miles
    Test number
    940418737825
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPossible injector blowing

  4. Pass283,511 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    283,511 miles
    Test number
    354668036900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  5. Fail283,511 miles (+12,160)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,511 miles
    Test number
    701092516557
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive engine bay water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake cable extra support fixing broken
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  6. Pass271,351 miles (+14,684)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    271,351 miles
    Test number
    479431590633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear subframe starting to show signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge curb damage also present (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake extra cable support deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  7. Pass256,667 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    256,667 miles
    Test number
    503939641244
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from engine

  8. Fail256,667 miles (+18,507)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,667 miles
    Test number
    111594966671
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from engine

  9. Pass238,160 miles (+14,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    238,160 miles
    Test number
    832676422365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside hand brake cable bracket insecure but cable supported securely
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some testable items

  10. Pass223,981 miles (+9,481)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    223,981 miles
    Test number
    585364171466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass214,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    214,500 miles
    Test number
    236097821042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth centre exhaust rubber mounts fitted but not connected to exhaust

  12. Fail214,500 miles (+17,095)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,500 miles
    Test number
    334645816073
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall damaged
    • AdvisoryBoth centre exhaust rubber mounts fitted but not connected to exhaust

  13. Pass197,405 miles (+19,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    197,405 miles
    Test number
    212009249405
    • AdvisoryFront side lights dim
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  14. Pass178,293 miles (+26,201)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    178,293 miles
    Test number
    199315334725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leaks from engine

  15. Pass152,092 miles (+24,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    152,092 miles
    Test number
    407882462779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre low inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inner edge close to mot limit

  16. Pass127,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    127,520 miles
    Test number
    607168084509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail127,520 miles (+10,692)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,520 miles
    Test number
    251770852997
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass116,828 miles (+46,672)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    116,828 miles
    Test number
    839227114306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,156 miles (+18,232)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,156 miles
    Test number
    266517713309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,924 miles (+18,728)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,924 miles
    Test number
    187889423114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,196 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,196 miles
    Test number
    156067012309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM61 XFA

Does LM61 XFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 XFA expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 XFA?
The MOT on LM61 XFA expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 XFA done?
LM61 XFA was recorded at 309,129 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 19,871 miles a year.
Has LM61 XFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 XFA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 XFA 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 XFA find?
LM61 XFA failed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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