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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LR61 GCUMOT history

LR61 GCU is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 127,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

LR61 GCU grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
127,333 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 GCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 GCU was last recorded at 127,333 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 4,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,626 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,707 miles
Average per year
4,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,333 miles
  • 2024 – 122,626 miles
  • 2023 – 121,945 miles
  • 2021 – 118,716 miles
  • 2020 – 116,769 miles
  • 2019 – 111,598 miles
  • 2018 – 107,141 miles
  • 2017 – 103,332 miles
  • 2015 – 90,340 miles
  • 2014 – 77,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,333 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 3mm (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,333 miles (+4,707)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    127,333 miles
    Test number
    791766536745
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass122,626 miles (+681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,626 miles
    Test number
    499146803235
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass121,945 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    121,945 miles
    Test number
    134515635223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail121,944 miles (+3,228)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,944 miles
    Test number
    672577280505
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass118,716 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,716 miles
    Test number
    459254961771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,769 miles
    Test number
    773959420176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,769 miles (+5,171)3 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,769 miles
    Test number
    700731989561
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  8. Pass111,598 miles (+4,457)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    111,598 miles
    Test number
    418781894907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,141 miles (+3,809)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,141 miles
    Test number
    366996530096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,332 miles
    Test number
    404118447357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,332 miles (+12,992)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,332 miles
    Test number
    816732558586
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail90,340 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,340 miles
    Test number
    276903705454
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass90,340 miles (+12,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,340 miles
    Test number
    838273105100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass77,716 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,716 miles
    Test number
    246542204216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR61 GCU

Does LR61 GCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR61 GCU expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR61 GCU?
The MOT on LR61 GCU expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR61 GCU done?
LR61 GCU was recorded at 127,333 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 4,464 miles a year.
Has LR61 GCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 GCU has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LR61 GCU 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 LR61 GCU find?
LR61 GCU passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: central oil leak, but not excessive; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 3mm.

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