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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LM61 YVSMOT history

LM61 YVS is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 25 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 159,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

LM61 YVS black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
159,543 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 YVS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 YVS was last recorded at 159,543 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,539 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
10,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,543 miles
  • 2025 – 153,818 miles
  • 2024 – 148,592 miles
  • 2023 – 139,077 miles
  • 2022 – 126,255 miles
  • 2021 – 113,059 miles
  • 2019 – 90,778 miles
  • 2018 – 84,475 miles
  • 2017 – 71,990 miles
  • 2016 – 60,754 miles
  • 2015 – 48,145 miles
  • 2014 – 41,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,543 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2024–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,543 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    159,543 miles
    Test number
    158561352815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail159,539 miles (+5,721)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,539 miles
    Test number
    370797114430
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,818 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    153,818 miles
    Test number
    968924409980
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail153,818 miles (+5,226)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,818 miles
    Test number
    909823331879
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear right arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass148,592 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    148,592 miles
    Test number
    991047055224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail148,509 miles (+9,432)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,509 miles
    Test number
    634539433028
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass139,077 miles (+12,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,077 miles
    Test number
    214961545944
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,255 miles (+13,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,255 miles
    Test number
    438061239505
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,059 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,059 miles
    Test number
    164502857927
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail113,050 miles (+22,272)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,050 miles
    Test number
    301663928323
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass90,778 miles (+6,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,778 miles
    Test number
    906479587188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding slightly

  12. Pass84,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,475 miles
    Test number
    360696428246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers under car

  13. Fail84,475 miles (+12,485)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,475 miles
    Test number
    993788006554
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers under car

  14. Pass71,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,990 miles
    Test number
    937772396575
    • AdvisoryCovers under limit

  15. Fail71,990 miles (+11,236)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,990 miles
    Test number
    626214072963
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers under limit

  16. Pass60,754 miles (+12,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,754 miles
    Test number
    786344839279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass48,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    48,145 miles
    Test number
    704684564664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,145 miles (+5,018)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,145 miles
    Test number
    449354120763
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass43,127 miles (+1,797)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,127 miles
    Test number
    608275465085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,330 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,330 miles
    Test number
    829734614316
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM61 YVS

Does LM61 YVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 YVS is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 YVS?
The MOT on LM61 YVS is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 YVS done?
LM61 YVS was recorded at 159,543 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 10,554 miles a year.
Has LM61 YVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 YVS has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM61 YVS 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 YVS find?
LM61 YVS passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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