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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,148 cc

LS61 AXHMOT history

LS61 AXH is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 20 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 153,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

LS61 AXH black Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
153,268 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 AXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 AXH was last recorded at 153,268 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 5,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,942 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,326 miles
Average per year
11,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,268 miles
  • 2025 – 147,942 miles
  • 2024 – 136,458 miles
  • 2023 – 129,290 miles
  • 2022 – 118,412 miles
  • 2021 – 108,132 miles
  • 2020 – 95,867 miles
  • 2019 – 84,338 miles
  • 2018 – 72,089 miles
  • 2017 – 58,986 miles
  • 2016 – 55,843 miles
  • 2015 – 38,708 miles
  • 2014 – 24,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,268 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    153,268 miles
    Test number
    259701648240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail153,268 miles (+5,326)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,268 miles
    Test number
    877566475881
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass147,942 miles (+11,484)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    147,942 miles
    Test number
    968713571173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,458 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    136,458 miles
    Test number
    659882170165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail136,458 miles (+49)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,458 miles
    Test number
    400858056604
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail136,409 miles (+7,119)8 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,409 miles
    Test number
    353366063148
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass129,290 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,290 miles
    Test number
    645278295581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail129,290 miles (+9)4 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,290 miles
    Test number
    304448413496
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail129,281 miles (+10,869)9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,281 miles
    Test number
    868316981075
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor bar disconnected (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative foot pedal (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass118,412 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    118,412 miles
    Test number
    137136440876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,409 miles (+10,277)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,409 miles
    Test number
    327341712695
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  12. Pass108,132 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,132 miles
    Test number
    144266751686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail108,131 miles (+12,264)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,131 miles
    Test number
    913318621318
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass95,867 miles (+11,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    95,867 miles
    Test number
    368353044569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass84,338 miles (+12,249)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,338 miles
    Test number
    552101080943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,089 miles (+13,103)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,089 miles
    Test number
    843636494632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,986 miles (+3,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,986 miles
    Test number
    938599462922
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  18. Pass55,843 miles (+17,135)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,843 miles
    Test number
    985874271647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,708 miles (+14,493)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,708 miles
    Test number
    113207397605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,215 miles
    Test number
    878328454214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,213 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,213 miles
    Test number
    658928954211
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS61 AXH

Does LS61 AXH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS61 AXH is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS61 AXH?
The MOT on LS61 AXH is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS61 AXH done?
LS61 AXH was recorded at 153,268 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 11,175 miles a year.
Has LS61 AXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 AXH has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS61 AXH 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 AXH find?
LS61 AXH passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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