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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LP61 MHLMOT history

LP61 MHL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 81,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

LP61 MHL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
81,857 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 MHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 MHL was last recorded at 81,857 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 7,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,182 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,675 miles
Average per year
5,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,857 miles
  • 2025 – 74,182 miles
  • 2024 – 70,651 miles
  • 2023 – 66,028 miles
  • 2022 – 60,890 miles
  • 2021 – 53,005 miles
  • 2020 – 48,390 miles
  • 2019 – 43,517 miles
  • 2018 – 38,282 miles
  • 2017 – 31,756 miles
  • 2016 – 27,338 miles
  • 2015 – 21,252 miles
  • 2014 – 13,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,857 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,857 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    81,857 miles
    Test number
    464002228923
    • MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail81,857 miles (+7,675)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,857 miles
    Test number
    588274529123
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass74,182 miles (+3,531)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,182 miles
    Test number
    500531799601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,651 miles (+4,623)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    70,651 miles
    Test number
    451846023661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,028 miles (+5,138)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    66,028 miles
    Test number
    609708761330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,890 miles (+7,885)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    60,890 miles
    Test number
    781619617897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,005 miles (+4,615)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,005 miles
    Test number
    133377908508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,390 miles (+4,873)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    48,390 miles
    Test number
    917158662397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,517 miles (+5,235)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    43,517 miles
    Test number
    447390486858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,282 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,282 miles
    Test number
    574210859441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail38,282 miles (+6,526)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,282 miles
    Test number
    996975381898
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass31,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    31,756 miles
    Test number
    379232586542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,756 miles (+4,418)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,756 miles
    Test number
    373098321507
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  14. Pass27,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,338 miles
    Test number
    445635420397
    • AdvisoryCustomer changed no plates for correct ones
  15. Fail27,338 miles (+6,086)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,338 miles
    Test number
    222394023502
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryCustomer changed no plates for correct ones
  16. Pass21,252 miles (+7,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    21,252 miles
    Test number
    675751985186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass13,816 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    13,816 miles
    Test number
    896285174101
    • NoteFront pads apear low
    • NoteNearside front tyre has side wall damage

Questions about LP61 MHL

Does LP61 MHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 MHL is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 MHL?
The MOT on LP61 MHL is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 MHL done?
LP61 MHL was recorded at 81,857 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 5,754 miles a year.
Has LP61 MHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 MHL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 MHL 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 LP61 MHL find?
LP61 MHL passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm, and 1 more.

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