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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,498 cc

LS61 BAVMOT history

LS61 BAV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 19 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 155,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2025.

LS61 BAV silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2026
Mileage
155,580 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,523 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 BAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 BAV was last recorded at 155,580 miles on 4 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,580 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,523 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,580 miles
  • 2022 – 152,560 miles
  • 2021 – 148,877 miles
  • 2020 – 148,328 miles
  • 2019 – 148,310 miles
  • 2018 – 133,207 miles
  • 2017 – 112,885 miles
  • 2016 – 90,280 miles
  • 2015 – 63,783 miles
  • 2014 – 46,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,580 miles
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine mount slight wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    155,580 miles
    Test number
    271990806109
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  2. Fail155,580 miles (+3,020)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,580 miles
    Test number
    664869531815
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  3. Pass152,560 miles (+16)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    152,560 miles
    Test number
    557247106638
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine mount slight wear
  4. Fail152,544 miles (+3,667)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,544 miles
    Test number
    314555642786
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine mount slight wear
  5. Pass148,877 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,877 miles
    Test number
    175929582488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,328 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    148,328 miles
    Test number
    811043066430
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass148,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,310 miles
    Test number
    411972718769
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  8. Fail148,310 miles (+15,103)1 major3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,310 miles
    Test number
    370157285299
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass133,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    133,207 miles
    Test number
    272762453585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail133,207 miles (+20,322)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,207 miles
    Test number
    338465723027
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  11. Pass112,885 miles (+22,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,885 miles
    Test number
    149981745585
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  12. Pass90,280 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,280 miles
    Test number
    541415018054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryEsp light on
  13. Fail90,280 miles (+26,497)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,280 miles
    Test number
    334688496919
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryEsp light on
  14. Pass63,783 miles (+17,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,783 miles
    Test number
    262398448086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  15. Fail46,130 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,130 miles
    Test number
    177982284297
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
  16. Pass46,130 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,130 miles
    Test number
    455382584202
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

Questions about LS61 BAV

Does LS61 BAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 BAV expired on 3 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 BAV?
The MOT on LS61 BAV expired on 3 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 BAV done?
LS61 BAV was recorded at 155,580 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2025, an average of 10,523 miles a year.
Has LS61 BAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 BAV has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 BAV 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 BAV find?
LS61 BAV passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: gearbox mounting defective.

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