Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,498 cc
LP61 MHNMOT history
LP61 MHN is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 131,199 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 131,199 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,871 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP61 MHN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP61 MHN was last recorded at 131,199 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Apr 2022: 93,507 miles, lower than 114,541 miles on 9 Mar 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 131,194 miles · 7 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 9,871 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,199 miles
- 2025 – 122,093 miles
- 2024 – 112,661 miles
- 2023 – 103,552 miles
- 2022 – 93,513 miles
- 2021 – 114,541 miles
- 2020 – 101,121 miles
- 2018 – 49,185 miles
- 2017 – 41,016 miles
- 2016 – 31,285 miles
- 2015 – 20,741 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,199 miles
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x 2 (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main x 2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Steering slightly rough on rotation
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 4 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,199 miles (+5)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 131,199 miles
- Test number
- 391973239769
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x 2 (0.1 (b))
Fail131,194 miles (+9,101)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,194 miles
- Test number
- 827948111230
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x 2 (0.1 (b))
Pass122,093 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 122,093 miles
- Test number
- 364944453523
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering slightly rough on rotation
Fail122,084 miles (+9,423)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,084 miles
- Test number
- 298627940016
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Brake hose slightly twisted n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering slightly rough on rotation
Pass112,661 miles (+9,109)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2025
- Odometer
- 112,661 miles
- Test number
- 456050102874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,552 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2024
- Odometer
- 103,552 miles
- Test number
- 219930239994
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail103,530 miles (+10,017)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,530 miles
- Test number
- 839706004573
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass93,513 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2023
- Odometer
- 93,513 miles
- Test number
- 596728885055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,507 miles (-21,034)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,507 miles
- Test number
- 409996406166
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clip missing, centre section loose (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass114,541 miles (+13,420)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 114,541 miles
- Test number
- 285760008769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,121 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 101,121 miles
- Test number
- 886582872291
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass87,560 km
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 87,560 km
- Test number
- 707577625792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,185 miles (+8,169)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 49,185 miles
- Test number
- 820725736026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 41,016 miles
- Test number
- 225469123330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,015 miles (+9,730)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,015 miles
- Test number
- 997663531818
- FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth front brakes slight bind
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking and going out of shape
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)
Pass31,285 miles (+10,544)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 31,285 miles
- Test number
- 531524740445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,741 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 20,741 miles
- Test number
- 969915735017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,741 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,741 miles
- Test number
- 946925535033
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about LP61 MHN
- Does LP61 MHN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 MHN is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP61 MHN?
- The MOT on LP61 MHN is valid until 13 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 MHN done?
- LP61 MHN was recorded at 131,199 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 9,871 miles a year.
- Has LP61 MHN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP61 MHN has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP61 MHN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LP61 MHN find?
- LP61 MHN passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: engine mounting damaged but not to excess; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension component ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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