
Mercedes-Benz C
Red · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc
LR61 VJVMOT history
LR61 VJV is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 134,988 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 134,988 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,565 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR61 VJV
- 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
- 27 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR61 VJV was last recorded at 134,988 miles on 21 Nov 2023, 5,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 129,724 miles · 17 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,264 miles
- Average per year
- 9,565 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 134,988 miles
- 2022 – 129,724 miles
- 2021 – 120,698 miles
- 2020 – 120,694 miles
- 2019 – 120,691 miles
- 2018 – 102,209 miles
- 2017 – 92,356 miles
- 2016 – 76,657 miles
- 2015 – 57,764 miles
- 2014 – 46,709 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
12 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail134,988 miles (+5,264)7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,988 miles
- Test number
- 329091803502
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass129,724 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 129,724 miles
- Test number
- 106846302978
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (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))
Fail129,724 miles (+9,026)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,724 miles
- Test number
- 648658054835
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (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))
Pass120,698 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 120,698 miles
- Test number
- 624052732294
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass120,694 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 120,694 miles
- Test number
- 390300904851
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail120,694 miles (+3)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,694 miles
- Test number
- 724068315244
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail120,691 miles (+18,482)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,691 miles
- Test number
- 987659303464
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass102,209 miles (+9,853)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 102,209 miles
- Test number
- 232163476934
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,356 miles (+15,699)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 92,356 miles
- Test number
- 544970380716
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,657 miles (+18,893)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 76,657 miles
- Test number
- 614657118775
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,764 miles (+11,055)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 57,764 miles
- Test number
- 248519784727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,709 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 46,709 miles
- Test number
- 938051944296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR61 VJV
- Does LR61 VJV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR61 VJV expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR61 VJV?
- The MOT on LR61 VJV expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR61 VJV done?
- LR61 VJV was recorded at 134,988 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2023, an average of 9,565 miles a year.
- Has LR61 VJV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR61 VJV has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR61 VJV 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 VJV find?
- LR61 VJV failed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2023 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 9 more.
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