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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LP61 MHMMOT history

LP61 MHM is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 120,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

LP61 MHM silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,691 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 MHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 MHM was last recorded at 120,691 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 4,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,731 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,960 miles
Average per year
6,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,691 miles
  • 2025 – 115,731 miles
  • 2024 – 109,499 miles
  • 2023 – 105,332 miles
  • 2022 – 96,659 miles
  • 2021 – 91,763 miles
  • 2020 – 84,699 miles
  • 2019 – 78,672 miles
  • 2018 – 72,782 miles
  • 2017 – 68,524 miles
  • 2015 – 54,251 miles
  • 2014 – 43,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,691 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under body/engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,691 miles (+4,960)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,691 miles
    Test number
    714778065580
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass115,731 miles (+6,232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,731 miles
    Test number
    217094280340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass109,499 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    109,499 miles
    Test number
    614584538969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,473 miles (+4,141)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,473 miles
    Test number
    277361413217
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass105,332 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,332 miles
    Test number
    425080586976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body/engine covers fitted
  6. Fail105,295 miles (+8,636)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,295 miles
    Test number
    333850587211
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body/engine covers fitted
  7. Pass96,659 miles (+4,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,659 miles
    Test number
    619586446520
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body/engine/inner wing covers fitted
  8. Pass91,763 miles (+7,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    91,763 miles
    Test number
    278074861447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass84,699 miles (+6,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,699 miles
    Test number
    705636204443
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass78,672 miles (+5,890)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,672 miles
    Test number
    602042654087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,782 miles
    Test number
    416050299239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,782 miles (+4,258)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,782 miles
    Test number
    973564533681
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  13. Pass68,524 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,524 miles
    Test number
    650578635331
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail68,523 miles (+14,272)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,523 miles
    Test number
    438383323939
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass54,251 miles (+11,234)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,251 miles
    Test number
    143319660643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,017 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    43,017 miles
    Test number
    609519434355
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LP61 MHM

Does LP61 MHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 MHM is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 MHM?
The MOT on LP61 MHM is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 MHM done?
LP61 MHM was recorded at 120,691 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 6,920 miles a year.
Has LP61 MHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 MHM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LP61 MHM 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 MHM find?
LP61 MHM passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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