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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,987 cc

LM61 YVYMOT history

LM61 YVY is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 2 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

LM61 YVY black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
128,862 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 YVY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,987 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 YVY was last recorded at 128,862 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,860 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,862 miles
  • 2024 – 118,545 miles
  • 2023 – 106,679 miles
  • 2022 – 95,035 miles
  • 2021 – 85,207 miles
  • 2020 – 72,084 miles
  • 2019 – 62,757 miles
  • 2018 – 52,334 miles
  • 2017 – 46,977 miles
  • 2016 – 40,693 miles
  • 2015 – 35,609 miles
  • 2014 – 23,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,862 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper damaged & inner wheel arche trimRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts to sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,862 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,862 miles
    Test number
    855516519535
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper damaged & inner wheel arche trim
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail128,860 miles (+10,315)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,860 miles
    Test number
    708447080374
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated & Seeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper damaged & inner wheel arche trim
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass118,545 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,545 miles
    Test number
    102629924689
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front DRL not working

  4. Fail118,545 miles (+11,866)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,545 miles
    Test number
    798054450220
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front DRL not working

  5. Pass106,679 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,679 miles
    Test number
    505068195313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail106,678 miles (+11,643)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,678 miles
    Test number
    231911292998
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass95,035 miles (+9,828)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,035 miles
    Test number
    383040102731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn -----235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass85,207 miles (+13,123)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,207 miles
    Test number
    432110937248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass72,084 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,084 miles
    Test number
    357391420437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail72,083 miles (+9,326)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,083 miles
    Test number
    505162969519
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass62,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,757 miles
    Test number
    126532999817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Is wearing low on the inner edge

  12. Fail62,757 miles (+10,423)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,757 miles
    Test number
    547662928793
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aim is set for a left hand drive vehicle (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Is wearing low on the inner edge

  13. Pass52,334 miles (+5,357)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    52,334 miles
    Test number
    341461116917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,977 miles (+6,284)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,977 miles
    Test number
    933967855294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,693 miles (+5,084)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,693 miles
    Test number
    619890466210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,609 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    35,609 miles
    Test number
    465474733261
    • AdvisoryManufactures covers fitted at time of test

  17. Fail35,608 miles (+12,360)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,608 miles
    Test number
    993805744346
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryManufactures covers fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass23,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    23,248 miles
    Test number
    518456494211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 YVY

Does LM61 YVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 YVY is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM61 YVY?
The MOT on LM61 YVY is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 YVY done?
LM61 YVY was recorded at 128,862 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 9,539 miles a year.
Has LM61 YVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 YVY has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM61 YVY 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 YVY find?
LM61 YVY passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; offside front bumper damaged & inner wheel arche trim, and 2 more.

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