Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc
LR61 VLBMOT history
LR61 VLB is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 179,877 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 179,877 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,850 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR61 VLB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR61 VLB was last recorded at 179,877 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 179,876 miles · 4 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 11,850 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,877 miles
- 2025 – 174,162 miles
- 2024 – 163,750 miles
- 2023 – 153,268 miles
- 2022 – 146,914 miles
- 2021 – 138,831 miles
- 2020 – 130,726 miles
- 2018 – 119,399 miles
- 2017 – 101,669 miles
- 2016 – 84,376 miles
- 2015 – 64,671 miles
- 2014 – 45,593 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,877 miles
- AdvisoryToo Clean For Emissions.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge / perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 7 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,877 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 179,877 miles
- Test number
- 997719880031
- AdvisoryToo Clean For Emissions.
Fail179,876 miles (+5,714)1 dangerous3 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,876 miles
- Test number
- 768203272540
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245-40-18-92y. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both fronts. (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryToo Clean For Emissions.
Pass174,162 miles (+10,412)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 174,162 miles
- Test number
- 382237979376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,750 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 163,750 miles
- Test number
- 350353795217
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge / perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail163,750 miles (+10,482)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,750 miles
- Test number
- 539075393538
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge / perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass153,268 miles (+6,354)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 153,268 miles
- Test number
- 805064498631
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass146,914 miles (+8,083)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 146,914 miles
- Test number
- 296592019010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,831 miles (+8,105)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 138,831 miles
- Test number
- 673954090216
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass130,726 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 130,726 miles
- Test number
- 303027699148
- AdvisoryLong travel of handbrake pedal
Fail130,726 miles (+11,327)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,726 miles
- Test number
- 739495612846
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in sidewall 265/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryLong travel of handbrake pedal
Pass119,399 miles (+1,701)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 119,399 miles
- Test number
- 392193427617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,698 miles (+16,029)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 117,698 miles
- Test number
- 324278190866
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass101,669 miles (+17,293)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 101,669 miles
- Test number
- 955439089200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,376 miles (+112)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 84,376 miles
- Test number
- 196622522829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,264 miles (+19,593)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,264 miles
- Test number
- 952818167964
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)
Pass64,671 miles (+19,078)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 64,671 miles
- Test number
- 362962017189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,593 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 45,593 miles
- Test number
- 216930384282
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LR61 VLB
- Does LR61 VLB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR61 VLB is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR61 VLB?
- The MOT on LR61 VLB is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR61 VLB done?
- LR61 VLB was recorded at 179,877 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 11,850 miles a year.
- Has LR61 VLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR61 VLB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR61 VLB 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 VLB find?
- LR61 VLB passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: too clean for emissions..
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