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Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LR61 RKAMOT history

LR61 RKA is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 167,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

LR61 RKA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
167,949 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 RKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 RKA was last recorded at 167,949 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 1,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,715 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,234 miles
Average per year
12,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,949 miles
  • 2025 – 166,715 miles
  • 2024 – 155,073 miles
  • 2023 – 149,910 miles
  • 2022 – 137,243 miles
  • 2021 – 124,937 miles
  • 2019 – 99,149 miles
  • 2016 – 46,138 miles
  • 2015 – 33,574 miles
  • 2014 – 25,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,949 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front run lamp inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,949 miles (+1,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    167,949 miles
    Test number
    466434714854
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass166,715 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    166,715 miles
    Test number
    848898878048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail166,713 miles (+11,640)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,713 miles
    Test number
    999901715648
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass155,073 miles (+5,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    155,073 miles
    Test number
    295600144021
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass149,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,910 miles
    Test number
    395941335105
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail149,910 miles (+12,667)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,910 miles
    Test number
    238913847290
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass137,243 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,243 miles
    Test number
    627890904494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail137,243 miles (+12,306)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,243 miles
    Test number
    411218889725
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass124,937 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,937 miles
    Test number
    915459555989
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front run lamp inop
  10. Fail124,937 miles (+25,788)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,937 miles
    Test number
    256832427120
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavy wear on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front run lamp inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavy wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass99,149 miles (+53,011)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,149 miles
    Test number
    940830471059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,138 miles (+12,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,138 miles
    Test number
    509575249211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine/under/sill covers
  13. Pass33,574 miles (+8,441)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,574 miles
    Test number
    795831420254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,133 miles
    Test number
    165623764235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 RKA

Does LR61 RKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 RKA is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 RKA?
The MOT on LR61 RKA is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 RKA done?
LR61 RKA was recorded at 167,949 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 12,044 miles a year.
Has LR61 RKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 RKA has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR61 RKA 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 RKA find?
LR61 RKA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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