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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,689 cc

LP61 MKZMOT history

LP61 MKZ is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 6 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 60,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LP61 MKZ blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
60,060 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 MKZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,689 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 MKZ was last recorded at 60,060 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 1,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,479 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,581 miles
Average per year
4,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,060 miles
  • 2025 – 58,479 miles
  • 2024 – 56,775 miles
  • 2023 – 55,320 miles
  • 2022 – 51,790 miles
  • 2021 – 49,092 miles
  • 2020 – 47,704 miles
  • 2018 – 37,789 miles
  • 2017 – 31,282 miles
  • 2016 – 21,885 miles
  • 2015 – 13,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,060 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv joint corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv joint corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes heavily unddersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,060 miles (+1,581)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    60,060 miles
    Test number
    593679281408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv joint corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv joint corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass58,479 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    58,479 miles
    Test number
    954953154650
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes heavily unddersealed (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail58,479 miles (+1,704)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,479 miles
    Test number
    331660192962
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes heavily unddersealed (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass56,775 miles (+1,455)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    56,775 miles
    Test number
    197484709818
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck and breather
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise silencer cover corroded
  5. Pass55,320 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    55,320 miles
    Test number
    237311167564
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened near offside mount/D bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near join to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at join to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near join to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Fail55,320 miles (+3,530)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,320 miles
    Test number
    930777911275
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened near offside mount/D bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near join to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at join to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near join to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass51,790 miles (+2,698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,790 miles
    Test number
    224374093033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  8. Pass49,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,092 miles
    Test number
    635360015298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,092 miles (+1,388)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,092 miles
    Test number
    132036876372
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread full of cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer tread full of cuts but no visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass47,704 miles (+9,915)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,704 miles
    Test number
    174039802235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,789 miles (+6,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    37,789 miles
    Test number
    914970399995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade badly worn
    • AdvisoryExtensive engine and underbody trays fitted
  12. Pass31,282 miles (+9,397)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    31,282 miles
    Test number
    432669886189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,885 miles (+8,073)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    21,885 miles
    Test number
    156271491428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    13,812 miles
    Test number
    839986635087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 MKZ

Does LP61 MKZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 MKZ is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 MKZ?
The MOT on LP61 MKZ is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 MKZ done?
LP61 MKZ was recorded at 60,060 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 4,229 miles a year.
Has LP61 MKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 MKZ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LP61 MKZ 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 MKZ find?
LP61 MKZ passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily corroded; nearside front outer cv joint corroded; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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