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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LM61 XMEMOT history

LM61 XME is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 168,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

LM61 XME black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2025
Mileage
168,291 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 XME
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 XME was last recorded at 168,291 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jan 2018: 34,928 miles, lower than 78,135 miles on 3 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
168,290 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
12,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,291 miles
  • 2023 – 158,722 miles
  • 2022 – 147,543 miles
  • 2021 – 135,880 miles
  • 2020 – 121,270 miles
  • 2019 – 113,637 miles
  • 2018 – 103,510 miles
  • 2017 – 78,135 miles
  • 2016 – 62,059 miles
  • 2015 – 47,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,291 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,291 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    168,291 miles
    Test number
    385119118470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail168,290 miles (+9,568)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,290 miles
    Test number
    826984399864
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass158,722 miles (+11,179)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    158,722 miles
    Test number
    544905730218
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass147,543 miles (+11,663)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,543 miles
    Test number
    733536652295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,880 miles (+14,610)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    135,880 miles
    Test number
    986467420075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside front headlamp slightly loose.
  6. Pass121,270 miles (+7,633)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,270 miles
    Test number
    900902522306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,637 miles (+10,127)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,637 miles
    Test number
    484995004009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,510 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,510 miles
    Test number
    472976215382
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail103,510 miles (+8,822)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,510 miles
    Test number
    516180150661
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass94,688 miles (+59,760)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,688 miles
    Test number
    530340730627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,928 miles (-43,207)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,928 miles
    Test number
    925788170308
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  12. Pass78,135 miles (+16,076)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,135 miles
    Test number
    707920884650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,059 miles (+15,022)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,059 miles
    Test number
    982676529808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,037 miles
    Test number
    938733725085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 XME

Does LM61 XME currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM61 XME expired on 23 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM61 XME?
The MOT on LM61 XME expired on 23 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM61 XME done?
LM61 XME was recorded at 168,291 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 12,782 miles a year.
Has LM61 XME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 XME has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM61 XME ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM61 XME find?
LM61 XME passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.

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