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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,148 cc

LM61 YSYMOT history

LM61 YSY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 2 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 376,447 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

LM61 YSY black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
376,447 km
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
18,256 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 YSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 YSY was last recorded at 376,447 km on 20 Jul 2026, 18,343 km more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
358,104 km · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
18,343 km
Average per year
18,256 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 376,447 km
  • 2025 – 358,104 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass376,447 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass376,447 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    376,447 km
    Test number
    114931011461
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  2. Fail376,447 km1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    376,447 km
    Test number
    953718132731
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  3. Pass358,356 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    358,356 miles
    Test number
    519592497968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail358,104 km7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    358,104 km
    Test number
    203583682276
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass211,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    211,600 miles
    Test number
    786901271252
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail211,600 miles (+11,787)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,600 miles
    Test number
    483609013860
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass199,813 miles (+10,698)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    199,813 miles
    Test number
    668918987550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass189,115 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    189,115 miles
    Test number
    398593900532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail189,101 miles (+12,251)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,101 miles
    Test number
    740678491756
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt deteriated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt deteriated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
  10. Pass176,850 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    176,850 miles
    Test number
    805448175459
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail176,848 miles (+9,406)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,848 miles
    Test number
    680833521178
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass167,442 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    167,442 miles
    Test number
    108015280924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail167,415 miles (+7,317)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,415 miles
    Test number
    209730521489
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass160,098 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    160,098 miles
    Test number
    315399609454
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades slightly smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))
  15. Fail160,095 miles (+20,346)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,095 miles
    Test number
    399291256655
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blades slightly smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))
  16. Pass139,749 miles (+22,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    139,749 miles
    Test number
    187116262015
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
  17. Pass116,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    116,768 miles
    Test number
    653624727817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,768 miles (+28,551)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,768 miles
    Test number
    584559532332
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass88,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,217 miles
    Test number
    367900214981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,217 miles (+27,721)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,217 miles
    Test number
    251280479466
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass60,496 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,496 miles
    Test number
    696894804374
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Fail60,496 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,496 miles
    Test number
    938924204386
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM61 YSY

Does LM61 YSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 YSY is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 YSY?
The MOT on LM61 YSY is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 YSY done?
LM61 YSY was recorded at 376,447 km at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 18,256 km a year.
Has LM61 YSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 YSY has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 YSY 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 YSY find?
LM61 YSY passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; under trays fitted.

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