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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LR61 VKLMOT history

LR61 VKL is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 3 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

LR61 VKL black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
97,963 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR61 VKL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR61 VKL was last recorded at 97,963 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,957 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,963 miles
  • 2025 – 96,832 miles
  • 2024 – 94,083 miles
  • 2023 – 91,141 miles
  • 2022 – 85,706 miles
  • 2021 – 79,955 miles
  • 2020 – 74,087 miles
  • 2019 – 65,519 miles
  • 2018 – 58,522 miles
  • 2017 – 47,934 miles
  • 2016 – 46,605 miles
  • 2015 – 29,388 miles
  • 2014 – 18,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,963 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside, front and rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both front tyres worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,963 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,963 miles
    Test number
    171065389576
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail97,957 miles (+1,125)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,957 miles
    Test number
    145892627985
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,832 miles (+2,749)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,832 miles
    Test number
    661678126652
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside, front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,083 miles (+2,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,083 miles
    Test number
    189887020162
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside, front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,141 miles (+5,435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,141 miles
    Test number
    382224801662
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside, front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,706 miles (+5,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,706 miles
    Test number
    819421383490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass79,955 miles (+5,868)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,955 miles
    Test number
    434273342943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,087 miles (+2,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,087 miles
    Test number
    767455046541
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,060 miles (+6,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,060 miles
    Test number
    251412788008
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  10. Pass65,519 miles (+6,997)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,519 miles
    Test number
    623758008762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,522 miles (+10,588)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,522 miles
    Test number
    572102196810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,934 miles
    Test number
    435987431150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bold on edges
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing

  13. Fail47,934 miles (+1,329)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,934 miles
    Test number
    523696819849
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bold on edges
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing

  14. Pass46,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    46,605 miles
    Test number
    507705946179
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  15. Fail46,605 miles (+8,749)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,605 miles
    Test number
    996727808637
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  16. Pass37,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,856 miles
    Test number
    911710758814
    • AdvisoryDent on drivers door
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail37,856 miles (+8,468)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,856 miles
    Test number
    397280675885
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass29,388 miles (+10,860)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,388 miles
    Test number
    727484815073
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteO/S/R tyre getting low (3mm)

  19. Pass18,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    18,528 miles
    Test number
    517307314098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR61 VKL

Does LR61 VKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VKL is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR61 VKL?
The MOT on LR61 VKL is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR61 VKL done?
LR61 VKL was recorded at 97,963 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 6,261 miles a year.
Has LR61 VKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR61 VKL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR61 VKL 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 VKL find?
LR61 VKL passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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