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Mercedes-Benz C

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LM61 YVEMOT history

LM61 YVE is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 15 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 127,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

LM61 YVE blue Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
127,294 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 YVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 YVE was last recorded at 127,294 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 1,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,113 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,181 miles
Average per year
8,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,294 miles
  • 2025 – 126,113 miles
  • 2024 – 126,069 miles
  • 2023 – 125,278 miles
  • 2022 – 118,462 miles
  • 2021 – 109,040 miles
  • 2020 – 100,728 miles
  • 2019 – 98,082 miles
  • 2018 – 70,381 miles
  • 2017 – 49,599 miles
  • 2016 – 43,598 miles
  • 2015 – 36,588 miles
  • 2014 – 26,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,294 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    127,294 miles
    Test number
    131175946801
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Fail127,294 miles (+1,181)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,294 miles
    Test number
    283862013793
    • DangerousNearside Front tyre side wall damage deep cut
    • MajorCentral Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Pass126,113 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    126,113 miles
    Test number
    416113532149
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail126,112 miles (+43)2 dangerous2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,112 miles
    Test number
    160832850638
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Hydraulic fluid leak, spongy brakes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass126,069 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    126,069 miles
    Test number
    855349867744
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail126,067 miles (+789)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,067 miles
    Test number
    650862419735
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front and Rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass125,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    125,278 miles
    Test number
    455660419976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,278 miles (+6,816)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,278 miles
    Test number
    749443538740
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass118,462 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,462 miles
    Test number
    798247251438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail118,462 miles (+9,422)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,462 miles
    Test number
    562289783808
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass109,040 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,040 miles
    Test number
    868911495362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  12. Fail109,040 miles (+8,312)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,040 miles
    Test number
    205022607631
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted

  13. Pass100,728 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,728 miles
    Test number
    431416190760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,082 miles
    Test number
    480851398143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,082 miles (+27,701)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,082 miles
    Test number
    903267411344
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass70,381 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,381 miles
    Test number
    253874373824
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  17. Fail70,381 miles (+20,782)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,381 miles
    Test number
    275572411583
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass49,599 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,599 miles
    Test number
    817765612672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,598 miles (+7,010)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,598 miles
    Test number
    619422644125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,588 miles (+10,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,588 miles
    Test number
    610980593690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass26,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    26,468 miles
    Test number
    886588604326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 YVE

Does LM61 YVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 YVE is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 YVE?
The MOT on LM61 YVE is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 YVE done?
LM61 YVE was recorded at 127,294 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 8,604 miles a year.
Has LM61 YVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 YVE has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 YVE 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 YVE find?
LM61 YVE passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: general underbody corrosion.

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