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Red · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LR61 VJMMOT history

LR61 VJM is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 21 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 161,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

LR61 VJM red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
161,321 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VJM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VJM was last recorded at 161,321 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 5,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Sept 2020: 134,649 miles, lower than 137,977 miles on 24 Sept 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,112 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,209 miles
Average per year
7,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,321 miles
  • 2024 – 156,112 miles
  • 2023 – 151,803 miles
  • 2022 – 145,353 miles
  • 2021 – 140,995 miles
  • 2020 – 134,649 miles
  • 2019 – 137,977 miles
  • 2018 – 121,719 miles
  • 2017 – 114,876 miles
  • 2016 – 104,900 miles
  • 2015 – 94,339 miles
  • 2014 – 72,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,321 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,321 miles (+5,209)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    161,321 miles
    Test number
    353184224662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass156,112 miles (+62)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    156,112 miles
    Test number
    980221166016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail156,050 miles (+4,247)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,050 miles
    Test number
    610863333591
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front - rear corroding at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Pass151,803 miles (+6,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,803 miles
    Test number
    572027904345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass145,353 miles (+4,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    145,353 miles
    Test number
    637167438355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass140,995 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    140,995 miles
    Test number
    559930998508
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Fail140,995 miles (+6,346)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,995 miles
    Test number
    676996422474
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass134,649 miles (-3,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    134,649 miles
    Test number
    501817814863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass137,977 miles (+16,258)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    137,977 miles
    Test number
    607640932179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,719 miles (+6,843)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,719 miles
    Test number
    594531794898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    114,876 miles
    Test number
    429666281374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,876 miles (+9,976)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,876 miles
    Test number
    277234051070
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass104,900 miles (+10,561)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,900 miles
    Test number
    939114657582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,339 miles (+21,787)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    94,339 miles
    Test number
    625629347457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,552 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,552 miles
    Test number
    278252554257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR61 VJM

Does LR61 VJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VJM is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VJM?
The MOT on LR61 VJM is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 VJM done?
LR61 VJM was recorded at 161,321 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 7,910 miles a year.
Has LR61 VJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VJM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR61 VJM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR61 VJM find?
LR61 VJM passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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