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Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LS61 AXCMOT history

LS61 AXC is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 123,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

LS61 AXC grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
123,903 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 AXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 AXC was last recorded at 123,903 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,877 miles · 7 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
8,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,903 miles
  • 2025 – 116,175 miles
  • 2024 – 108,406 miles
  • 2023 – 103,556 miles
  • 2022 – 102,933 miles
  • 2021 – 91,242 miles
  • 2020 – 82,113 miles
  • 2019 – 70,730 miles
  • 2018 – 62,281 miles
  • 2017 – 50,723 miles
  • 2016 – 37,166 miles
  • 2015 – 31,520 miles
  • 2014 – 26,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,903 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both front tyres worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Zero emissions detected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,903 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    123,903 miles
    Test number
    407435741498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail123,877 miles (+7,702)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,877 miles
    Test number
    937733005630
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass116,175 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,175 miles
    Test number
    680505074610
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail116,168 miles (+7,762)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,168 miles
    Test number
    748794210521
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass108,406 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,406 miles
    Test number
    126642389744
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail108,404 miles (+4,848)4 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,404 miles
    Test number
    100321277454
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear 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 Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass103,556 miles (+623)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,556 miles
    Test number
    259803197921
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS & OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail102,933 miles (+11,691)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,933 miles
    Test number
    486142366163
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass91,242 miles (+9,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,242 miles
    Test number
    734665196946
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass82,113 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,113 miles
    Test number
    793501703014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Fail82,113 miles (+11,383)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,113 miles
    Test number
    131397704384
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Pass70,730 miles (+8,449)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,730 miles
    Test number
    323629856066
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs badly worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn close to limit
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre and has outer sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has inner/outer sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
  13. Pass62,281 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,281 miles
    Test number
    613117972827
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryZero emissions detected
  14. Fail62,228 miles (+11,505)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,228 miles
    Test number
    939626602485
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed & bald (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryZero emissions detected
  15. Pass50,723 miles (+13,557)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,723 miles
    Test number
    122923265888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,166 miles (+5,646)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,166 miles
    Test number
    590412203132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,520 miles (+5,427)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,520 miles
    Test number
    412591755164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,093 miles
    Test number
    437169334248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,093 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,093 miles
    Test number
    798129834270
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS61 AXC

Does LS61 AXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 AXC is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 AXC?
The MOT on LS61 AXC is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 AXC done?
LS61 AXC was recorded at 123,903 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 8,186 miles a year.
Has LS61 AXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 AXC has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 AXC 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 LS61 AXC find?
LS61 AXC passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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