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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LP61 MLEMOT history

LP61 MLE is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Feb 2012. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 136,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.

LP61 MLE silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2026
Mileage
136,334 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 MLE
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
29 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2026
Latest MOT test
22 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 MLE was last recorded at 136,334 miles on 22 May 2025, 18,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,139 miles · 11 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
18,195 miles
Average per year
11,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,334 miles
  • 2024 – 118,139 miles
  • 2023 – 106,080 miles
  • 2022 – 87,008 miles
  • 2021 – 74,081 miles
  • 2019 – 60,171 miles
  • 2018 – 52,152 miles
  • 2017 – 45,269 miles
  • 2016 – 36,806 miles
  • 2015 – 24,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,334 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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 Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,334 miles (+18,195)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    136,334 miles
    Test number
    172309216984
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass118,139 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,139 miles
    Test number
    798681057379
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail118,137 miles (+12,057)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,137 miles
    Test number
    702797113027
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass106,080 miles (+19,072)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,080 miles
    Test number
    424543397463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,008 miles (+12,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,008 miles
    Test number
    290622666409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass74,081 miles (+13,910)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,081 miles
    Test number
    174898102776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,171 miles (+8,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,171 miles
    Test number
    328597114031
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass52,152 miles (+6,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    52,152 miles
    Test number
    497605622430
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

  9. Pass45,269 miles (+8,463)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    45,269 miles
    Test number
    751149234965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,806 miles (+12,712)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    36,806 miles
    Test number
    815415341105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,094 miles (+2,912)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    24,094 miles
    Test number
    838571189240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    21,182 miles
    Test number
    159253135046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail21,182 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,182 miles
    Test number
    587683635069
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LP61 MLE

Does LP61 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP61 MLE expired on 21 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP61 MLE?
The MOT on LP61 MLE expired on 21 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP61 MLE done?
LP61 MLE was recorded at 136,334 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025, an average of 11,180 miles a year.
Has LP61 MLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 MLE has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LP61 MLE 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 MLE find?
LP61 MLE passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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