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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,148 cc

LR61 LBFMOT history

LR61 LBF is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 180,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LR61 LBF silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
180,161 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 LBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 LBF was last recorded at 180,161 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 10,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,802 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,359 miles
Average per year
10,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,161 miles
  • 2025 – 169,802 miles
  • 2024 – 160,394 miles
  • 2023 – 160,366 miles
  • 2022 – 145,215 miles
  • 2021 – 124,548 miles
  • 2020 – 108,583 miles
  • 2019 – 102,915 miles
  • 2018 – 94,693 miles
  • 2017 – 88,326 miles
  • 2016 – 82,318 miles
  • 2015 – 73,848 miles
  • 2014 – 67,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,161 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight play in both front suspension lower arm ball joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,161 miles (+10,359)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    180,161 miles
    Test number
    783441698202
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,802 miles (+9,408)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    169,802 miles
    Test number
    932747887498
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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))

  3. Pass160,394 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    160,394 miles
    Test number
    267736638488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail160,366 miles (+15,151)3 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,366 miles
    Test number
    517437753204
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass145,215 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,215 miles
    Test number
    600652589922
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front suspension lower arm ball joints

  6. Fail145,213 miles (+20,665)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,213 miles
    Test number
    693265474200
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front suspension lower arm ball joints

  7. Pass124,548 miles (+15,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,548 miles
    Test number
    360334719574
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,583 miles (+5,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,583 miles
    Test number
    749284359700
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass102,915 miles (+8,222)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,915 miles
    Test number
    307166515349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,693 miles (+6,367)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    94,693 miles
    Test number
    715547827952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,326 miles (+6,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    88,326 miles
    Test number
    237852597666
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted restricting some component inspection
    • AdvisoryRear child seats restrict belt inspection

  12. Pass82,318 miles (+8,470)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,318 miles
    Test number
    699168716760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,848 miles
    Test number
    918307351689
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail73,843 miles (+5,863)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,843 miles
    Test number
    287788132516
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass67,980 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,980 miles
    Test number
    449477054363
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail67,980 miles (+4,267)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,980 miles
    Test number
    577167654352
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail63,713 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,713 miles
    Test number
    386762414270
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass63,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,713 miles
    Test number
    528922514206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 LBF

Does LR61 LBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 LBF is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 LBF?
The MOT on LR61 LBF is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 LBF done?
LR61 LBF was recorded at 180,161 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 10,168 miles a year.
Has LR61 LBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 LBF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LR61 LBF 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 LBF find?
LR61 LBF passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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