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Mercedes-Benz CLA

Red · Petrol · 2018 · 1,595 cc

LM68 ELOMOT history

LM68 ELO is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz CLA first used on 31 Oct 2018. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 5 of 9 MOT tests, with 79,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LM68 ELO red Mercedes-Benz Cla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
79,688 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
5 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM68 ELO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 Oct 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM68 ELO was last recorded at 79,688 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 8,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Oct 2022: 53,517 miles, lower than 75,781 miles on 10 Nov 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
71,631 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,057 miles
Average per year
1,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,688 miles
  • 2024 – 71,631 miles
  • 2023 – 64,216 miles
  • 2022 – 53,517 miles
  • 2021 – 75,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,688 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 1 Nov 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,688 miles (+8,057)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,688 miles
    Test number
    866459639776
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass71,631 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    71,631 miles
    Test number
    463000219766
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Fail71,631 miles (+7,415)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,631 miles
    Test number
    310152320818
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass64,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,216 miles
    Test number
    852511316624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Fail64,216 miles (+10,699)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,216 miles
    Test number
    755541811991
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass53,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    53,517 miles
    Test number
    707569960579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail53,517 miles (-22,264)5 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,517 miles
    Test number
    986528198040
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
  8. Pass75,781 miles (+429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,781 miles
    Test number
    876757123428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Fail75,352 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,352 miles
    Test number
    539913043454
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Questions about LM68 ELO

Does LM68 ELO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM68 ELO is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM68 ELO?
The MOT on LM68 ELO is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM68 ELO done?
LM68 ELO was recorded at 79,688 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 1,066 miles a year.
Has LM68 ELO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM68 ELO has failed 4 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM68 ELO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM68 ELO find?
LM68 ELO passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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