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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LM61 YVCMOT history

LM61 YVC is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 254,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

LM61 YVC silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
254,688 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
19,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 YVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 YVC was last recorded at 254,688 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
254,681 miles · 13 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
19,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 254,688 miles
  • 2025 – 231,648 miles
  • 2024 – 207,559 miles
  • 2023 – 184,380 miles
  • 2022 – 162,784 miles
  • 2021 – 153,380 miles
  • 2020 – 144,972 miles
  • 2019 – 129,528 miles
  • 2018 – 106,637 miles
  • 2017 – 87,317 miles
  • 2016 – 58,665 miles
  • 2015 – 26,614 miles
  • 2014 – 24,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,688 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess outer gaiter (5.3.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass254,688 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    254,688 miles
    Test number
    510648704609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess outer gaiter (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail254,681 miles (+23,033)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,681 miles
    Test number
    878453539901
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess outer gaiter (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass231,648 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    231,648 miles
    Test number
    749219046040
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear air bag outer gaiter fouling upper suspension arm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail231,648 miles (+34)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,648 miles
    Test number
    143445270747
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear air bag outer gaiter fouling upper suspension arm
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail231,614 miles (+24,055)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,614 miles
    Test number
    893825473847
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass207,559 miles (+189)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    207,559 miles
    Test number
    559028308572
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail207,370 miles (+22,990)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,370 miles
    Test number
    628163778598
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass184,380 miles (+21,596)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    184,380 miles
    Test number
    748739416557
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass162,784 miles (+9,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    162,784 miles
    Test number
    968451119637
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass153,380 miles (+8,408)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    153,380 miles
    Test number
    887511713319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,972 miles (+15,444)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    144,972 miles
    Test number
    654070038841
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on both edges

  12. Pass129,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    129,528 miles
    Test number
    271591907964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,528 miles (+22,891)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,528 miles
    Test number
    485733403362
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass106,637 miles (+19,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,637 miles
    Test number
    894949863811
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass87,317 miles (+4,989)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,317 miles
    Test number
    757132144857
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low on edges
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass82,328 miles (+23,663)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,328 miles
    Test number
    774080509019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit circa 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  17. Pass58,665 miles (+32,051)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,665 miles
    Test number
    190555646977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,614 miles (+2,401)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,614 miles
    Test number
    315332515101
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass24,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,213 miles
    Test number
    778344114397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 YVC

Does LM61 YVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 YVC is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 YVC?
The MOT on LM61 YVC is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 YVC done?
LM61 YVC was recorded at 254,688 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 19,325 miles a year.
Has LM61 YVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 YVC has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 YVC 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 YVC find?
LM61 YVC passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear suspension bellows damaged but not to excess outer gaiter; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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