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Mercedes-Benz E

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LM61 XFDMOT history

LM61 XFD is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 137,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

LM61 XFD blue Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2026
Mileage
137,233 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 XFD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2026
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM61 XFD was last recorded at 137,233 miles on 19 May 2026, 8,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,616 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,617 miles
Average per year
7,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,233 miles
  • 2025 – 128,616 miles
  • 2024 – 127,368 miles
  • 2023 – 127,267 miles
  • 2022 – 122,802 miles
  • 2020 – 118,632 miles
  • 2019 – 111,177 miles
  • 2018 – 97,988 miles
  • 2017 – 88,264 miles
  • 2016 – 77,866 miles
  • 2015 – 65,114 miles
  • 2014 – 47,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,233 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective smashed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam works wrong way round, main beam on dipped and dipped on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryItems placed in boot from rear seats to test rear seat belts
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE, CLOSE TO LIMIT, REQUIRES REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING AND PERISHING ON INNER EDGE, SPLITTING ON INNER SIDEWALL, REQUIRES REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryStrong smell of fuel under bonnet

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.

  • Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,233 miles (+8,617)1 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,233 miles
    Test number
    258731222138
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective smashed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam works wrong way round, main beam on dipped and dipped on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems placed in boot from rear seats to test rear seat belts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE, CLOSE TO LIMIT, REQUIRES REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING AND PERISHING ON INNER EDGE, SPLITTING ON INNER SIDEWALL, REQUIRES REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStrong smell of fuel under bonnet
  2. Pass128,616 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    128,616 miles
    Test number
    684756937841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,368 miles (+101)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,368 miles
    Test number
    867892704553
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside
  4. Fail127,267 miles (+4,465)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,267 miles
    Test number
    110989200240
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension drops with ignition off - no leaks visible
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes worn
  5. Pass122,802 miles (+4,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    122,802 miles
    Test number
    190712616809
    • AdvisoryAll tyres worn inner edge
  6. Pass118,632 miles (+7,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,632 miles
    Test number
    394808442989
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass111,177 miles (+13,189)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,177 miles
    Test number
    669378768244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,988 miles (+9,724)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,988 miles
    Test number
    157735988386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,264 miles (+10,398)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,264 miles
    Test number
    769470311392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,866 miles (+12,752)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,866 miles
    Test number
    282211535548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,114 miles (+254)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,114 miles
    Test number
    923767454913
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Fail64,860 miles (+16,983)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,860 miles
    Test number
    310575923072
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass47,877 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,877 miles
    Test number
    866694304370
    • DangerousN/s/r/ tyre punctured
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM61 XFD

Does LM61 XFD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 XFD expired on 5 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 XFD?
The MOT on LM61 XFD expired on 5 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 XFD done?
LM61 XFD was recorded at 137,233 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 7,738 miles a year.
Has LM61 XFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 XFD has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 XFD 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 XFD find?
LM61 XFD failed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 9 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside headlamp lens seriously defective smashed, and 12 more.

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