Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,498 cc
LP61 MKXMOT history
LP61 MKX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 111,592 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 111,592 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,473 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP61 MKX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- A-Class
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP61 MKX was last recorded at 111,592 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 4,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,562 miles · 16 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,030 miles
- Average per year
- 7,473 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,592 miles
- 2025 – 107,562 miles
- 2024 – 102,818 miles
- 2023 – 97,848 miles
- 2022 – 90,279 miles
- 2021 – 85,199 miles
- 2020 – 80,196 miles
- 2019 – 73,589 miles
- 2018 – 68,041 miles
- 2017 – 51,975 miles
- 2016 – 38,886 miles
- 2015 – 27,683 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,592 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))
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 mounting damaged but not to excess
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 28 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,592 miles (+4,030)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 111,592 miles
- Test number
- 711926629986
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))
Pass107,562 miles (+4,744)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 107,562 miles
- Test number
- 711529208245
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake lever travel long (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryVarious vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection.
Pass102,818 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 102,818 miles
- Test number
- 320789664599
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake travel (1.2.1 (c))
Fail102,818 miles (+4,970)1 dangerous3 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,818 miles
- Test number
- 393158487486
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake travel (1.2.1 (c))
Pass97,848 miles (+7,569)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 97,848 miles
- Test number
- 237399436978
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass90,279 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 90,279 miles
- Test number
- 140831016817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,279 miles (+5,080)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,279 miles
- Test number
- 540962739904
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted at the time of test
Pass85,199 miles (+5,003)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 85,199 miles
- Test number
- 324563467376
- AdvisoryUnderneath trays fitted at time of test
Pass80,196 miles (+6,607)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 80,196 miles
- Test number
- 769579299063
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,589 miles (+5,548)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 73,589 miles
- Test number
- 829247234445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,041 miles (+3,232)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 68,041 miles
- Test number
- 454120524559
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blow
Pass64,809 miles (+12,834)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 64,809 miles
- Test number
- 587456383625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,975 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 51,975 miles
- Test number
- 938219362849
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,975 miles (+13,089)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,975 miles
- Test number
- 978398394237
- FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Pass38,886 miles (+11,203)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 38,886 miles
- Test number
- 738066641106
- 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)
Pass27,683 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 27,683 miles
- Test number
- 978838525072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP61 MKX
- Does LP61 MKX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 MKX is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP61 MKX?
- The MOT on LP61 MKX is valid until 22 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 MKX done?
- LP61 MKX was recorded at 111,592 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 7,473 miles a year.
- Has LP61 MKX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP61 MKX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LP61 MKX 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 MKX find?
- LP61 MKX passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear lower coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.
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