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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,143 cc

LS61 FFAMOT history

LS61 FFA is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 107,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2025.

LS61 FFA black Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2026
Mileage
107,149 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS61 FFA
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 expired on 8 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS61 FFA was last recorded at 107,149 miles on 8 Mar 2025, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,126 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
5,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,149 miles
  • 2024 – 99,536 miles
  • 2023 – 92,951 miles
  • 2022 – 86,674 miles
  • 2021 – 80,256 miles
  • 2020 – 79,274 miles
  • 2019 – 70,430 miles
  • 2018 – 65,062 miles
  • 2017 – 59,220 miles
  • 2015 – 55,704 miles
  • 2014 – 47,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,149 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear tyres incorrect size, should be 255/30r19Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes slightly corroded-cleaned and greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,149 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    107,149 miles
    Test number
    101935907876
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres incorrect size, should be 255/30r19

  2. Fail107,126 miles (+7,590)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,126 miles
    Test number
    163897717535
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres incorrect size, should be 255/30r19

  3. Pass99,536 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,536 miles
    Test number
    648227609758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail99,532 miles (+6,581)3 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,532 miles
    Test number
    740214569684
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides and worn smooth on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low dipped beam both sides-due to auto adjusting rod missing from switch N/S/F (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHand operated control valve malfunctioning handbrake release lever faulty (1.1.5 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster rod missing (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost ball joint/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working mirror repeater lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass92,951 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,951 miles
    Test number
    124324097035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes slightly corroded-cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail92,951 miles (+6,277)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,951 miles
    Test number
    513530328059
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides-after handbrake applied (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes slightly corroded-cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake not releasing after application

  7. Pass86,674 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,674 miles
    Test number
    677162656910
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  8. Fail86,674 miles (+6,418)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,674 miles
    Test number
    884870403750
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass80,256 miles (+982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,256 miles
    Test number
    476171827683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,274 miles (+8,844)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,274 miles
    Test number
    432191832995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,430 miles
    Test number
    260082110769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,430 miles (+5,368)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,430 miles
    Test number
    796313161025
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))

  13. Pass65,062 miles (+5,842)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,062 miles
    Test number
    831366592216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,220 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,220 miles
    Test number
    657536315366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,704 miles (+6,397)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,704 miles
    Test number
    356741412263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,307 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,307 miles
    Test number
    857109445054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,765 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,765 miles
    Test number
    426759364242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail47,765 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,765 miles
    Test number
    859229164244
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS61 FFA

Does LS61 FFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS61 FFA expired on 8 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS61 FFA?
The MOT on LS61 FFA expired on 8 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS61 FFA done?
LS61 FFA was recorded at 107,149 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2025, an average of 5,684 miles a year.
Has LS61 FFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS61 FFA has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS61 FFA 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 FFA find?
LS61 FFA passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded but greased; rear tyres incorrect size, should be 255/30r19.

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