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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

LP61 MHVMOT history

LP61 MHV is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 26 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 71,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

LP61 MHV grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
71,452 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 MHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 MHV was last recorded at 71,452 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1,362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,090 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,362 miles
Average per year
3,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,452 miles
  • 2025 – 70,090 miles
  • 2024 – 67,155 miles
  • 2023 – 64,849 miles
  • 2022 – 63,214 miles
  • 2021 – 60,842 miles
  • 2020 – 59,276 miles
  • 2019 – 51,553 miles
  • 2018 – 44,000 miles
  • 2017 – 35,957 miles
  • 2016 – 32,369 miles
  • 2015 – 28,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,452 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,452 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    71,452 miles
    Test number
    177448001367
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail71,452 miles (+1,362)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,452 miles
    Test number
    507365793371
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass70,090 miles (+2,935)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,090 miles
    Test number
    706118356847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,155 miles (+2,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    67,155 miles
    Test number
    835777556117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass64,849 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,849 miles
    Test number
    779571675723
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail64,848 miles (+1,634)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,848 miles
    Test number
    210144260637
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass63,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,214 miles
    Test number
    964974219579
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail63,214 miles (+2,372)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,214 miles
    Test number
    568047818700
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass60,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,842 miles
    Test number
    132766207637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail60,842 miles (+1,566)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,842 miles
    Test number
    420647852280
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass59,276 miles (+7,723)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,276 miles
    Test number
    512105206271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,553 miles (+7,553)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,553 miles
    Test number
    845522883838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,000 miles
    Test number
    502716408144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail44,000 miles (+8,043)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,000 miles
    Test number
    830851084009
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass35,957 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,957 miles
    Test number
    916338077015
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Fail35,957 miles (+3,588)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,957 miles
    Test number
    767404754493
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Wiper blades smearing
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass32,369 miles (+4,366)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,369 miles
    Test number
    323830642500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,003 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,003 miles
    Test number
    119999815073
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Fail28,003 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,003 miles
    Test number
    145369815491
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about LP61 MHV

Does LP61 MHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 MHV is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 MHV?
The MOT on LP61 MHV is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 MHV done?
LP61 MHV was recorded at 71,452 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 3,926 miles a year.
Has LP61 MHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 MHV has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 MHV 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 MHV find?
LP61 MHV passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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