Mercedes-Benz E
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc
LS61 BCUMOT history
LS61 BCU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 149,286 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 149,286 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,121 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS61 BCU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Sept 2011
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS61 BCU was last recorded at 149,286 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 6,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 143,121 miles · 6 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,165 miles
- Average per year
- 11,121 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 149,286 miles
- 2024 – 143,121 miles
- 2023 – 135,017 miles
- 2022 – 124,577 miles
- 2021 – 109,597 miles
- 2019 – 84,127 miles
- 2018 – 74,490 miles
- 2016 – 47,423 miles
- 2015 – 29,840 miles
- 2014 – 20,062 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,286 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExcess oil leak
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 10 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,286 miles (+6,165)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 149,286 miles
- Test number
- 232781339374
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExcess oil leak
Pass143,121 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 143,121 miles
- Test number
- 269714115585
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail143,107 miles (+8,090)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,107 miles
- Test number
- 774546800719
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,017 miles (+10,440)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 135,017 miles
- Test number
- 623465007757
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass124,577 miles (+14,980)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 124,577 miles
- Test number
- 515710261536
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,597 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 109,597 miles
- Test number
- 962600642924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,595 miles (+4,062)3 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,595 miles
- Test number
- 666049664652
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fail105,533 miles (+21,406)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,533 miles
- Test number
- 654974631966
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,127 miles (+9,637)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 84,127 miles
- Test number
- 714094962648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,490 miles (+27,067)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 74,490 miles
- Test number
- 710600880846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,423 miles (+17,583)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 47,423 miles
- Test number
- 568246576025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,840 miles (+9,778)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 29,840 miles
- Test number
- 959555035187
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteDamage both rear tyre sidewalls
Pass20,062 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 20,062 miles
- Test number
- 946149864036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS61 BCU
- Does LS61 BCU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS61 BCU expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS61 BCU?
- The MOT on LS61 BCU expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS61 BCU done?
- LS61 BCU was recorded at 149,286 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 11,121 miles a year.
- Has LS61 BCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS61 BCU has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS61 BCU 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 BCU find?
- LS61 BCU passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; excess oil leak.
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